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    Escultura (en. Sculpture)

    /es.kul.'tu.ɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The art of creating shapes through the arrangement of materials such as stone, metal, or ceramics.
    The sculpture of the fountain attracts many visitors.
    La escultura de la fuente atrae a muchos visitantes.
    A work created in this art, which can be either figurative or abstract.
    The artist's sculpture was exhibited in the museum.
    La escultura del artista fue expuesta en el museo.
    A three-dimensional structure that has a decorative or symbolic purpose.
    The sculpture of the angel decorates the central square.
    La escultura del ángel decora la plaza central.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sculptura', which means 'carving'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    relief sculpture
    Sculpture technique where the image stands out from the background.
    escultura en relieve
    contemporary sculpture
    Sculpture created in the recent period that reflects current ideas.
    escultura contemporánea
    abstract sculpture
    A type of sculpture that does not represent real figures but rather expressive forms.
    escultura abstracta

    Related Words

    sculptor
    Artist who works in the art of sculpture.
    escultor
    sculpture bench
    Display of various sculptural works in one place.
    banco de escultura
    carving
    The action of sculpting or molding a material.
    talla

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to someone who is very detail-oriented in their work.
    That designer is a true sculptor; he pays attention to every detail.
    Ese diseñador es un verdadero escultor, cuida cada detalle.
    Colloquial use to describe something that has a great visual impact.
    That sculpture really 'sculpts' the landscape of the city.
    Esa escultura realmente 'esculpe' el paisaje de la ciudad.