oeuvres
Bodies of work
Oeuvres is the plural of oeuvre, a French borrowing meaning the complete works of an artist, writer, or composer: His early oeuvres show the influence of Impressionism.
The word carries a slightly elevated tone, suggesting serious artistic output rather than casual production.
In French, oeuvre simply means "work," but English reserves it for artistic bodies of work.
Collected literary works volume
- compilationGathered works assembled together
- corpusAssembled written works
- repertoireWorks ready to perform
- archivesStored historical documents
compendium · catalogue · retrospective · bibliography · discography · filmography · volume · edition
Supreme artistic achievement
- paintingPigment on canvas
- sculptureShaped three-dimensional art
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- novelNew and unusual
poetry · ballet · fresco · sonnet · portrait · landscape · still-life · abstract
Making or generating something
- body of workCollected creative output
- handiworkHandmade work product
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- artistryExceptional creative skill
creations · compositions · writings · publications · pieces · works · accomplishments · endeavors
anthology
Collected literary works volume
- compilationGathered works assembled together
- corpusAssembled written works
- repertoireWorks ready to perform
archives · compendium · catalogue · retrospective · bibliography · discography · filmography · volume · edition · series
masterpiece
Supreme artistic achievement
- paintingPigment on canvas
- sculptureShaped three-dimensional art
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
novel · poetry · ballet · fresco · sonnet · portrait · landscape · still-life · abstract · impressionism
production
Making or generating something
- body of workCollected creative output
- handiworkHandmade work product
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
artistry · creations · compositions · writings · publications · pieces · works · accomplishments · endeavors · projects
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
- testamentWritten proof or legacy
- contributionSomething given to help
- influencePower to affect others
endowment · bequest · patrimony · posterity · heirloom · tradition · monument · landmark · milestone · lifetime achievement
oeuvreshackwork
Mediocre commercial output
potboilers · throwaways · minor works · marginalia · trifles