sculptor

Meanings

• noun

  A person who creates three-dimensional works of art, especially by carving stone or wood.

  - "Michelangelo is a famous sculptor from the Renaissance period."
  - "The sculptor spent years working on his masterpiece."
  - "Can you name some famous sculptures and the sculptors who created them?"

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈskʌlptɚ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2453699"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sculptor
culpator , supinator

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Variants

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sculptor , sculptors

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'sculptor' meaning 'one who molds'.

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Trivia

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1. The tallest sculpture in the world is the 'Statue of Unity' in India, standing at over 182 meters tall.

2. The smallest sculpture in the world is a sculpture of a mouse, measuring just 3.6 millimeters long.

3. The ancient Greeks believed that sculptures had the power to bring the gods to life.

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Related Concepts

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1. Carving: The process of removing material to create a sculpture, often using tools such as chisels and hammers.

2. Casting: A process of creating a sculpture by pouring molten material into a mold and allowing it to solidify.

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Culture

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Sculpture has been an important art form throughout history, with notable periods including Ancient Greece and Rome, the Renaissance, and Modernism. Sculptors have used various materials, including marble, bronze, wood, and even food. Sculptures have been used to commemorate important figures, to decorate public spaces, and to express complex ideas.

How to Memorize "sculptor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing in front of a large block of marble, chisel in hand, carefully carving away at the stone to reveal the figure within.
   - Visualize the intricate details of a bronze sculpture, the way the light catches the surface and brings the figure to life.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sculptor' with 'artist' or 'creator'.
   - Think of famous sculptures, such as the David by Michelangelo or the Venus de Milo.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Sculptor: Someone Cuts Up Large Pieces Of Rock To Reveal Art.

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