The spelling of the word "art awed by" may seem unusual, but is actually phonetic. Each syllable is pronounced as "art" /ɑrt/, "awed" /ɔd/ and "by" /baɪ/. The first syllable "art" refers to creative expression, while the second syllable "awed" means to be filled with wonder or admiration. The final word "by" indicates the subject of the art, or the inspiration for it. Together, "art awed by" describes the process of creating something while being deeply moved by its subject.