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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Tags: arts, visual