sculpture
This term evokes a sense of permanence and physical presence. It suggests a deliberate process of subtraction, such as carving away stone, or addition, such as molding wax, to capture a form in space. It carries a weight of prestige and craftsmanship, often associated with galleries and monuments. While a statue is a specific type of sculpture representing a person or animal, sculpture encompasses a broader range of artistic expression, including abstract shapes and installations that challenge the viewer's perception of volume and void.
Countable when referring to a specific piece of art sitting on a pedestal. Uncountable when referring to the general artistic discipline or the medium of the craft.
Meanings
A three-dimensional work of art created by carving, modeling, or welding.
"The museum houses a massive bronze sculpture of a lion."
The art or practice of making three-dimensional figures.
"She studied sculpture at the academy in Florence."
To create a three-dimensional form from a material.
"He sculpted a portrait of his mother from clay."
Examples
The museum houses a massive bronze sculpture of a lion.
She studied sculpture at the academy in Florence.
He sculpted a portrait of his mother from clay.