Simple meaning
What does Sculpture mean?
Sculpture is art made by shaping solid materials.
Dictionary definition
Art made by shaping materials like clay, wood, stone, or metal into forms.
Example sentences
Sculpture in a sentence
easy
We learned about sculpture in class today.
medium
The project used sculpture to share a clear idea.
hard
Using sculpture carefully helped the group express its message better.
Synonyms
Words like Sculpture
statueA common type of sculpture.
3D artworkArt with length, width, and depth.
Antonyms
Opposite words
drawingA flat artwork on paper.
paintingA surface artwork using paint.
Word family
Sculpture word family
Base word
sculpture
verb
sculpt
To shape material into art.
noun
sculptor
A person who makes sculptures.
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What does sculpture mean?
sculpture means sculpture is art made by shaping solid materials.
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