English / word
sculpture
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The art of making three-dimensional forms by carving stone, wood, or modeling clay; or a work of art made in this way.; the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
the art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster
In context
01
The museum exhibits a classical marble sculpture of a goddess.
02
The artist spent three months carving the wooden sculpture.
Synonyms
statue,figure,carving
Antonyms
destruction,sketch,drawing
Collocations
marble sculpture,bronze sculpture,ancient sculpture