sculpture (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈskʌlptʃər/
Definition
The art of creating three-dimensional figures or forms by carving, modeling, or assembling materials such as stone, wood, clay, or metal.
Examples
The museum displayed a magnificent sculpture made of bronze.
She is studying sculpture at the local art college.
His latest sculpture is an abstract representation of human emotion.
How to Use sculpture
- sculpture of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify what the sculpture depicts. — "The sculpture of a lion guarded the entrance."
- sculpture from (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify the material from which the sculpture is made. — "The artist created a delicate sculpture from ice."
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