Synonyms for

Sculpture

Verb / ˈskʌlptʃɜ: / Another word for sculpture — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sculpture is the art of creating three-dimensional objects by carving, modeling, or casting.

Synonyms & similar words

carving grave sculpt statue carving figure statuary bust effigy monument representation image model artwork cast form mold modelling sculpt sculpting sculptor shape stonecarving

Synonyms by register

Formal

statuary carving modeling plastic art

Informal

creation piece work

Literary

effigy form figure

Antonyms

flatness two-dimensionality drawing painting design plan

Common collocations

  • sculpture garden
  • modern sculpture
  • abstract sculpture
  • bronze sculpture
  • stone sculpture
  • sculpture class
  • sculpture museum

Word family

noun sculpture
verb sculpt
adjective sculptural

Usage note

Sculpture refers to three-dimensional art. Avoid using it for two-dimensional art forms like painting or drawing.

Example sentences

  1. I saw a beautiful sculpture in the museum.
  2. The artist used clay to create the sculpture.
  3. The sculpture was made by a famous sculptor.
  4. The sculpture of the lion looked very realistic.
  5. The sculpture was placed in the center of the park.

Quotes

  • Every block of stone has a statue inside it, and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it. - Michelangelo
  • I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free. - Michelangelo
  • Sculpture is the best comment that a painter can make on painting. - Pablo Picasso

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