Word SCULPTURE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

sculpture

🇺🇸 [ˈskʌlptʃər]

Meanings

A form of art created by shaping or combining materials such as clay, wood, or metal into a three-dimensional object. Sculptures can be representational, abstract, or conceptual, often created to convey artistic or emotional meaning. This art form has been practiced for thousands of years, with notable examples found in ancient civilizations and modern galleries.

Examples

• The sculpture of the horse stood proudly in the center of the park.
• She visited the museum to admire the sculptures of modern artists.
• The artist spent months working on the marble sculpture.

Synonyms

statue • carving • figure

Antonyms

drawing • painting • illustration