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An '''artistic''' work is, under the [[Copyright Act]], a creative form of expression that results in a visual work.  Examples include a [[painting]], drawing, [[map]], [[chart]], plan, [[photograph]], [[engraving]], [[sculpture]], craft or [[architecture]]. 

The definition of an artistic work does not depend on its merit or perceived beauty. 

All artistic works are automatically protected by [[copyright law]].

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