sculpture — the art of making three-dimensional forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the art of making three-dimensional forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/
Example Sentences
- My roommate tried ice sculpture but ended up making expensive ice cubes.
- The sculpture in the park looks different depending on your perspective.
- She spent three years learning sculpture techniques in art school.
sculpture
NOUN[/ˈskʌlp.tʃər/]
the art of making three-dimensional forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster
The museum displayed a marble sculpture created hundreds of years ago.
The park installed a modern sculpture near the fountain. (SCULPT + ART = SCULPTURE)
Through sculpture we build culture, with art we nurture
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'sculptura', which is formed from the verb 'sculpo' meaning 'to carve' or 'to chisel'. The Romans developed this term to describe the significant artistic practice of carving stone into works of art.
Breakdown
sculp- (from Latin sculpo, meaning to carve or chisel) + -ture (a suffix denoting an action, process, or result), literally 'the act or result of carving'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate tried ice sculpture but ended up making expensive ice cubes.”
“The sculpture in the park looks different depending on your perspective.”
“She spent three years learning sculpture techniques in art school.”
“The clay sculpture collapsed because the cat thought it was a new scratching post.”
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