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Sculptural: meaning, definitions and examples

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sculptural

 

[ ˈskʌlpʧərəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

artistic form

Sculptural refers to anything that resembles, resembles or pertains to sculpture. It describes works of art that are three-dimensional and created by shaping or combining materials such as stone, metal, or clay. The term can also apply to the form or design of a thing that is similar to sculpture, emphasizing volume and structure. Sculptural elements can be found in architecture, landscape design, and even in the human body. The term is often used to highlight a quality of expressive shape and form in various artistic mediums.

Synonyms

architectural, artistic, formative, three-dimensional

Examples of usage

  • The sculptural style of the building drew much attention.
  • She creates sculptural pieces from recycled materials.
  • The artist's latest exhibit features sculptural installations.
  • His sculptural approach to painting is quite unique.

Translations

Translations of the word "sculptural" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escultórico

🇮🇳 शिल्पात्मक

🇩🇪 skulptural

🇮🇩 skulptural

🇺🇦 скульптурний

🇵🇱 rzeźbiarski

🇯🇵 彫刻の

🇫🇷 sculptural

🇪🇸 escultórico

🇹🇷 heykelsi

🇰🇷 조각의

🇸🇦 نحتية

🇨🇿 sochařský

🇸🇰 sochársky

🇨🇳 雕塑的

🇸🇮 kiparski

🇮🇸 fígúru-

🇰🇿 мүсіндік

🇬🇪 სკულპტურული

🇦🇿 heykəltəraşlıq

🇲🇽 escultórico

Word origin

The word 'sculptural' derives from the Latin term 'sculptura,' which means 'to carve' or 'to engrave.' This connection to carving reflects the traditional techniques used in creating sculptures as three-dimensional works of art. Over time, the meaning has evolved, and 'sculptural' has been used to describe various artistic forms beyond just physical sculptures. It began to gain traction in art criticism and theory during the Renaissance when sculptural techniques were being revived and expanded. As art movements progressed through modernism and into contemporary practices, the term began to apply to a broader range of artistic expressions, emphasizing the importance of form, space, and volume in not only sculpture but also in architecture and design.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,009, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.