sculpture
Meaning: The art of making three-dimensional forms, especially by carving stone or wood, casting metal, or moulding clay; a work of art created in this way.
Sculpture is one of the oldest art forms, dating back to prehistoric figurines. It encompasses a vast range of techniques and materials, from classical marble statues to modern installations using found objects. In British cultural life, public sculpture plays an important role, from the Antony Gormley Angel of the North to the annual Fourth Plinth commissions in Trafalgar Square. The verb form is 'sculpt' or 'sculpture.'
Examples
- The Henry Moore sculpture in the park has become one of the city's most recognisable landmarks. 公园里的亨利·摩尔雕塑已成为这座城市最具辨识度的地标之一。La escultura de Henry Moore en el parque se ha convertido en uno de los hitos más reconocibles de la ciudad.公園にあるヘンリー・ムーアの彫刻は、この街で最も象徴的なランドマークの一つとなっている。공원에 있는 헨리 무어의 조각상은 이 도시에서 가장 상징적인 랜드마크 중 하나가 되었다.
- She studied sculpture at the Royal College of Art before establishing her own studio. 她在皇家艺术学院学习雕塑,之后建立了自己的工作室。Estudió escultura en el Royal College of Art antes de establecer su propio estudio.彼女はロイヤル・カレッジ・オブ・アートで彫刻を学び、その後自身のスタジオを設立した。그녀는 로열 칼리지 오브 아트에서 조각을 전공한 후 자신의 스튜디오를 설립했다.
- Contemporary sculpture often challenges traditional boundaries, incorporating video, sound, and digital elements. 当代雕塑常常挑战传统界限,将视频、声音和数字元素纳入其中。La escultura contemporánea desafía a menudo las fronteras tradicionales, incorporando vídeo, sonido y elementos digitales.現代彫刻はしばしば伝統的な境界に挑み、映像、音響、デジタル要素を取り入れている。현대 조각은 전통적 경계에 도전하며 영상, 음향, 디지털 요소를 포함하는 경우가 많다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin sculptura (a carving), from sculpere (to carve, to cut). Entered English in the 14th century via Old French.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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