It has been termed an engineering and artistic masterpiece.

It's a strong contender for the title of most beautiful city in the world — and it has more artistic masterpieces per square metre than anywhere else.

Further, they say, its paintings are artistic masterpieces regardless of the politics of the artists.

Many of the larger-scale works in leadlight of this period, particularly in public and commercial venues, are artistic masterpieces.

Tea strainers in themselves have often been turned into artistic masterpieces of the silver- and goldsmith's craft, as well as rarer specimens of fine porcelain.