CEFR B1

sculpture

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: carving, statue, model, figurine

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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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