Meaning & use

sculpture

noun·Academic

A three-dimensional work of art created by carving, casting, or shaping materials such as stone or metal.

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The museum's courtyard displays a bronze sculpture of a running horse.

She studied sculpture in college before opening her own studio.

A note on using this word

Sculpture can refer to the art form in general or to one finished piece.

Words with a similar meaning

statuecarving

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