sculpture — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

sculpture (/ˈskʌlp.tʃər/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Culture & Society

🔊 /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Meaning

Meaning: three-dimensional art

The art of shaping solid materials like stone, metal, or clay into three-dimensional works, or such a work itself. It can stand freely or be carved in relief.

Examples

🗣 A marble sculpture of a dancer stood gracefully at the center of the museum hall.

Etymology

From Latin ‘sculptura’, from ‘sculpere’ (to carve, cut).

How & Where It’s Used

Used in visual arts and museum contexts.

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