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sculpture

nounfeminine/iʃkulˈtuɾɐ/high

es·cul·tu·ra

Definition

The art of making three-dimensional forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster; a work of art created in this way.
The museum has a fine collection of Greek sculpture.
She creates abstract sculptures from recycled materials.
Common collocations
marble sculpturemodern sculpturesculpture gardenbronze sculpture

Etymology

Do latim 'sculptura', de 'sculpere' (esculpir).

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