sculpture

/skˈʌlpt‍ʃɐ/

/ˈskəɫptʃɝ/

Sculpture

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

1.1

the art of shaping and engraving clay, stone, etc. to create artistic objects or figures

synonyms : carving

to sculpture

MAIN VERB

create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material

synonyms : sculpt

shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it

synonyms : grave

Examples

1. The blacksmith shaped the iron into a beautiful sculpture.

2. The art gallery displayed a collection of colorful paintings and sculptures.

3. Michelangelo's sculptures and paintings are a testament to the fact that genius is an infinite capacity for taking pains.

4. She is known for her abstract sculptures that explore the interplay of shapes, colors, and textures.