noun / verb
sculpture
SKULP-chur/ˈskʌlptʃər/
Three-dimensional art made by shaping materials.
The bronze sculpture occupies three-dimensional space above its plain pedestal.
Etymology
The carving root first named the art or process of carving and shaping figures. The word then also came to name the resulting work of art, linking the activity with the object it produces.
In context
Polyester resins are now key in sculpture casting, jewelry, and poured art coatings
More examples
- She sculptured a figure from soft clay.
- Several sculptures filled the courtyard.
- He is sculpturing a small animal for the display.
Forms
sculpture · sculptures · sculptured · sculpturing