sculptural
/'skʌlptʃərəl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to sculpture: Pertaining to the art or process of creating three-dimensional artworks by carving, modeling, casting, or assembling materials.
- Resembling sculpture in form or quality: Having the characteristic three-dimensional, well-defined, and often monumental or artistic form associated with carved or modeled works.
Usage
- The primary use of sculptural is as an adjective to describe either:
- Something that is directly connected to the art form of sculpture.
- Something (e.g., a natural form, an architectural detail, a body) that possesses the aesthetic qualities of a sculpture, such as solidity, defined shape, and artistic form.
Examples
- Relating to sculpture:
- The museum's new wing is dedicated to sculptural works from the 20th century.
- She studied various sculptural techniques, including welding and stone carving.
- Resembling sculpture:
- The sculptural cliffs rose dramatically from the sea.
- His sculptural beard and strong features made him a perfect model for the artist.
Advanced Usage
- Sculptural quality: Used to describe the three-dimensional, artistic form of an object that is not a sculpture.
- The architect designed the building with a striking sculptural quality, making it a landmark.
- Sculptural form: Emphasizes the shape and volume of an object in a way that is reminiscent of art.
- The dancer moved with a sculptural form, each pose like a statue come to life.
Variants and Related Words
- Sculpture (n): A three-dimensional work of art created by shaping materials.
- Sculptor (n): An artist who creates sculptures.
- Sculpt (v): To create a sculpture.
- Sculpturesque (adj): An alternative, though less common, adjective meaning resembling sculpture. (e.g., ).
Synonyms
- Statuesque: (Especially of a person) Having a tall, dignified, and well-proportioned figure, like a statue.
- Plastic: (In art) Relating to molding or modeling three-dimensional form.
- Carved: Shaped by cutting.
- Modeled: Formed or shaped in a malleable material.
Antonyms
- Flat: Lacking depth or three-dimensionality.
- Amorphous: Without a clearly defined shape or form.
- Pictorial: Relating to or consisting of pictures; two-dimensional.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Sculptural relief: A type of sculpture where figures project from a flat background.
- The ancient temple was decorated with intricate sculptural relief.
- Sculptural ensemble: A group of sculptures designed to be seen together as a single work.
- The fountain is the centerpiece of a large sculptural ensemble in the park.
Adjective
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resembling sculpture
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her finely modeled features
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rendered with...vivid sculptural effect
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the sculpturesque beauty of the athletes' bodies
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relating to or consisting of sculpture
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sculptural embellishments
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