sculptures

Meanings

• noun

  Three-dimensional works of art, shaped by carving, modeling, casting, or assembling materials such as stone, metal, or wood.

  - "The sculpture garden was filled with beautiful works of art."
  - "The ancient sculpture was discovered in an excavation site."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sculptures
sculpture , structure , rehearse , intense , persevere

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Variants

List of all variants of sculptures that leads to same result
sculpture , sculptures , sculptured , sculpturing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'sculpture' meaning 'to carve, to shape'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest sculpture in the world is 'The Mother of the World' by Russian artist Evgeny Vuchetich, which stands at 110 feet tall.

2. The oldest known sculpture is a Venus figurine from the Hohle Fels Cave in Germany, which is estimated to be around 35,000 years old.

3. The term 'sculpture' comes from the Latin word 'sculpture', which means 'to carve, to shape'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sculptor: An artist who creates sculptures using various materials.

2. Public sculpture: Sculptures that are intended to be viewed in public spaces, such as parks or plazas.

3. Abstract sculpture: Sculptures that do not depict recognizable objects or figures, but instead explore form, texture, and space.

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Culture

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Sculptures have been a significant part of various cultures throughout history. They have been used to depict gods and goddesses, tell stories, and commemorate important figures. Sculptures have been found in various civilizations, including ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, and Mayan.

How to Memorize "sculptures"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large stone being carved into a sculpture.
   - Visualize the different tools used to shape the sculpture.
   - Imagine the finished sculpture standing in a museum or public space.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sculpture' with the word 'art'.
   - Associate the word 'sculpture' with the word 'statue'.
   - Associate the word 'sculpture' with the word 'monument'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym SCAULPTURE to remember the different elements of a sculpture: Substance, Composition, Arrangement, Lighting, Proportion, Texture, Unity, and Realism.
   - Create a mental image of a sculpture by associating it with a familiar object or concept.

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