A1 noun Neutro

sculpture

/ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

A sculpture is a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or carving materials like stone, wood, metal, or clay. Unlike a painting, you can walk around a sculpture and see it from many different angles.

Exemplos

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1

I saw a beautiful sculpture of a dog in the park today.

I saw a beautiful sculpture of a dog in the park today.

2

The museum exhibits a rare marble sculpture from ancient Greece.

The museum exhibits a rare marble sculpture from ancient Greece.

3

Check out this cool sculpture my friend made in her art class!

Check out this cool sculpture my friend made in her art class!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
sculpture
Verb
sculpt
Advérbio
sculpturally
Adjetivo
sculptural
Relacionado
sculptor
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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'Shape'. A Sculpture is a Shape that you can see from all sides.

Quiz rápido

The artist used white marble to create a beautiful ____ of a woman.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: sculpture

Exemplos

1

I saw a beautiful sculpture of a dog in the park today.

everyday

I saw a beautiful sculpture of a dog in the park today.

2

The museum exhibits a rare marble sculpture from ancient Greece.

formal

The museum exhibits a rare marble sculpture from ancient Greece.

3

Check out this cool sculpture my friend made in her art class!

informal

Check out this cool sculpture my friend made in her art class!

4

Students will analyze the techniques used in the bronze sculpture.

academic

Students will analyze the techniques used in the bronze sculpture.

5

The hotel lobby features a modern sculpture by a local artist.

business

The hotel lobby features a modern sculpture by a local artist.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
sculpture
Verb
sculpt
Advérbio
sculpturally
Adjetivo
sculptural
Relacionado
sculptor

Colocações comuns

modern sculpture modern sculpture
bronze sculpture bronze sculpture
create a sculpture create a sculpture
stone sculpture stone sculpture
public sculpture public sculpture

Frases Comuns

ice sculpture

a piece of art made of ice

wall sculpture

a sculpture that hangs on a wall

kinetic sculpture

a sculpture that moves

Frequentemente confundido com

sculpture vs statue

A statue usually represents a person or animal, while a sculpture can be any abstract shape.

sculpture vs structure

A structure refers to a building or how something is built, not necessarily a piece of art.

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Notas de uso

Use 'sculpture' to describe the object itself or the general art form. It is a countable noun, so you can have 'one sculpture' or 'many sculptures'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'I painted a sculpture.' While you can add color to one, the correct verbs for making a sculpture are 'to sculpt', 'to carve', or 'to create'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'Shape'. A Sculpture is a Shape that you can see from all sides.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin word 'sculptura', which comes from 'sculpere', meaning 'to carve'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun (plural: sculptures) Can be used as an uncountable noun when referring to the art form in general Often used with the verbs 'create', 'make', or 'view'
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Contexto cultural

Many cities use large public sculptures in plazas to celebrate local history or famous leaders.

Quiz rápido

The artist used white marble to create a beautiful ____ of a woman.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: sculpture

Mais palavras de art

painting

A1

A painting is a picture that someone makes using paint. It is usually created on a surface like paper or canvas and is considered a piece of art.

sketch

A1

A simple drawing that is done quickly and without many details. It is often used as a rough draft or a plan for a more finished piece of art.

portrait

A1

A portrait is a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, usually focusing on the face and shoulders. It is created to show what the person looks like and often to express their personality.

landscape

A1

A landscape is a painting, photograph, or view of a wide area of land. In art, it usually shows natural scenes like mountains, trees, and rivers instead of people.

still life

A1

A still life is a type of art, such as a painting or photograph, that shows objects that do not move. Common subjects include everyday items like fruit, flowers, bottles, or bowls.

cubism

A1

Cubism is a style of modern art that shows objects and people as simple geometric shapes like cubes, triangles, and circles. Instead of looking realistic from one side, the art shows the subject from many different angles at the same time.

surrealism

A1

Surrealism is a style of art and literature that mixes real objects in strange or impossible ways, like in a dream. It aims to show the power of the imagination and the hidden thoughts of the mind.

contemporary art

A1

Contemporary art is art produced at the present period in time. It includes works made by artists living today and reflects the issues of our modern world.

easel

A1

An easel is a wooden or metal frame that stands on three legs. It is used to hold a canvas or a board while an artist is painting or drawing on it.

palette

A1

A palette is a flat board or plate that an artist uses to hold and mix their paints. It also describes the specific set of colors used in a painting, design, or brand.

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