sculpture

• Nom désignant une œuvre d'art en trois dimensions réalisée par taille, modelage, moulage ou assemblage de matériaux tels que la pierre, le métal, l'argile ou le bois. Ce terme couvre également l'art de créer de telles œuvres.

A noun referring to a three-dimensional work of art created by carving, modeling, casting, or assembling materials such as stone, metal, clay, or wood.

1. Three-dimensional artworkB1formalart

   A work of art created by carving, modeling, or casting materials such as stone, metal, or wood.

   sculpture (œuvre tridimensionnelle)

   • The museum has a beautiful marble sculpture of a goddess.
   • He spent months working on a bronze sculpture for the park.
   • The sculpture was displayed in the center of the gallery.

   Synonymesbronzebustcarvingeffigyfiguremodelreliefstatuestatuette

2. Art formB1formalart

   The art or practice of creating three-dimensional forms or figures.

   sculpture (art)

   • She studied sculpture at the art academy.
   • Modern sculpture often uses unconventional materials.
   • The exhibition showcased contemporary sculpture from around the world.

   Synonymescarvingmodelingplastic artstatuary

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de créer ou de donner forme à une œuvre d'art tridimensionnelle par la taille, le modelage ou le moulage.

A verb used to indicate the act of creating or shaping a three-dimensional work of art by carving, modeling, or casting.

1. Create a three-dimensional work of artB2formalart

   To carve, model, or shape materials such as clay, stone, metal, or wood into a three-dimensional artistic form.

   sculpter

   • The artist sculptured a beautiful figure from marble.
   • She spent months sculpturing the clay into a lifelike bust.
   • He learned to sculpture metal in his workshop.

   Synonymescarvechiselfashionformhewmodelmoldsculptshape

2. Shape or form somethingB2formal

   To give a particular shape or form to something, often by cutting or molding.

   Sculpter, modeler

   • The wind sculptured the sand dunes into smooth curves.
   • The designer sculptured the dress to fit perfectly.
   • The chef sculptured the vegetables into decorative shapes.

   Synonymescarvefashionformmodelmoldsculptshape