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What punctuation for the name of a work art?

The punctuation for the name of a work of art depends on the type of work:

1. Titles of Paintings, Drawings, Sculptures, and Other Visual Art:

* Use italics: _Starry Night_

* Capitalize all major words: _The Scream_

* Do not use quotation marks: _Mona Lisa_

2. Titles of Musical Compositions:

* Use italics: _Symphony No. 5 in C Minor_

* Capitalize all major words: _Moonlight Sonata_

* Do not use quotation marks: _Rhapsody in Blue_

3. Titles of Plays:

* Use italics: _Hamlet_

* Capitalize all major words: _A Midsummer Night's Dream_

* Do not use quotation marks: _Waiting for Godot_

4. Titles of Books, Poems, and Articles:

* Use italics for books and long poems: *The Great Gatsby*, *The Odyssey*

* Use quotation marks for short poems and articles: "The Road Not Taken," "The Power of Positive Thinking"

* Capitalize all major words: *Pride and Prejudice*, "The Gift of the Magi"

5. Titles of Films:

* Use italics: _The Godfather_

* Capitalize all major words: _Titanic_

* Do not use quotation marks: _E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial_

6. Titles of Songs:

* Use quotation marks: "Imagine," "Bohemian Rhapsody"

* Capitalize all major words: "Yesterday," "Hotel California"

7. Titles of TV Shows:

* Use italics: _Friends_, _Breaking Bad_

* Capitalize all major words: _Game of Thrones_, _The Simpsons_

8. Titles of Websites:

* Use italics: _Wikipedia.org_

* Do not use quotation marks: _google.com_

9. Titles of Art Movements:

* Use italics: _Impressionism_, _Cubism_

* Do not use quotation marks: _Romanticism_

10. Titles of Art Exhibitions:

* Use italics: _The Art of the Italian Renaissance_

* Capitalize all major words: _Abstract Expressionism: New York 1947-1959_

* Do not use quotation marks: _Modern Masters_

Remember to be consistent with your punctuation throughout your writing. If you are unsure about the proper punctuation for a particular work of art, consult a style guide or reputable online resource.

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