sculpting

Meanings

• noun

  The art of creating three-dimensional objects by carving or modeling a material, such as stone, wood, or clay.

  - "He is a renowned sculptor known for his intricate marble sculptures."
  - "The museum houses an impressive collection of ancient Greek sculptures."

• verb

  To shape or form (something) by carving or modeling.

  - "The artist spent hours sculpting the statue."
  - "Can you sculpt a snowman with me?"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sculpting
hymn , limb , swim , gym , crime , clime

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Variants

List of all variants of sculpting that leads to same result
sculpt , sculpted , sculpting , sculpts

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Forms

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sculpts, sculpted, sculpting, sculptor

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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

2. The smallest sculpture in the world is 'The World's Smallest Monument to a Statue of a Man on a Horse', which is only 3.5 cm tall.

3. Sculpting was one of the first forms of art to be used for religious and cultural expression.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stone carving: A traditional form of sculpting that involves carving a figure or design into a block of stone.

2. Bronze casting: A method of creating sculptures by pouring molten bronze into a mold.

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Culture

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Sculpting has been an essential part of human civilization since prehistoric times. It has been used to create various forms of art, religious icons, and architectural decorations. In literature, sculpting has been mentioned in numerous works, such as Homer's 'Odyssey' and Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar'. In music, sculpting has been the inspiration for compositions like 'The Rite of Spring' by Igor Stravinsky.

How to Memorize "sculpting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of shaping a block of marble into a beautiful sculpture.
   - Visualize the tools used in sculpting, such as chisels and hammers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sculpting' with the image of a master artist creating a statue.
   - Think of the intricacy and detail involved in sculpting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'sculpting' as 'Shaping, Carving, and Unleashing Potential Through Labor Intensive Efforts'.

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