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sculpture

[skuhlp-cher] / ˈskʌlp tʃər /
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form a three-dimensional art object
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The singer noted to the outlet that he has dedicated himself to preserving the work of Black artists, filling his home with various displays, from photography to sculpture.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

The ecclesiastical sculpture in rural Konotopie was consecrated by a local bishop in a ceremony on Saturday, a day chosen to coincide with the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

"Evolution is chiseling a sculpture, not constructing a building," Gokcumen said.

From Science Daily Aug. 10, 2026

There would be a medal and a sculpture depicting hands reaching out toward a globe—a miniature replica of a piece that stands in front of the U.N. offices in Geneva.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

But when he returned to the sculpture garden, Roza wasn’t there.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby

We would be sipping ice-cold spritzes at cafés overlooking the Mediterranean, frolicking down cobblestone streets lined with charming boutiques, and marveling at the frescoes and marble sculptures adorning grand cathedrals.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Outside, the grounds of the home display different sculptures, while a sizable pool area provides the perfect place for the family to entertain guests, or relax in the Atlanta sunshine.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

The dancers pile atop one another and let the sand in their hands fall as if they are crumbling sculptures.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

A veritable bestiary of nearly 100 sculptures by dozens of artists offers the opportunity to bask in the diverse glory of the animal—and creative—kingdoms.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Villages that made beautiful sculptures out of clay and hardened them with fire.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill

His charming, whimsical collection featured ruffled tutus, sculptured soft knits, peplum jackets, skirts with bustles and plenty of shearling fabric.

From BBC Mar. 10, 2026

Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and theatrical styles, including pastel suits which featured in rock band Duran Duran's music video Rio.

From BBC Dec. 17, 2025

Coming upon the sculptured, skeletal, bemused-looking goat in 1952’s “La Chèvre,” around the corner, may lead you to hope that wisdom sometimes comes with age.

From New York Times Jan. 18, 2024

David Blond said he wanted the collection to merge the future of the brand with its move toward more ready-to-wear activewear while still paying homage to their past with more sculptured pieces.

From Seattle Times Sep. 15, 2022

Voussoirs were carved to form the arched gables over each of the three front doors and a tympanum — a semicircular sculptured panel — was carved to go above each of the doors.

From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay

A busboy is embraced by the beatnik art community when he develops an impressive but morbid method of sculpturing.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 25, 2019

With the promise of sculpturing lean, long muscles, his workout has attracted celebrity devotees, including Sofía Vergara and Kim Kardashian.

From New York Times Sep. 19, 2014

“Then we would cut the foam board and build it up,” he said, often sculpturing it to fit the shapes in the painting.

From New York Times Oct. 27, 2012

This required detailed sculpturing and structuring to animate properly.

From New York Times Aug. 12, 2012

In this paper the sculpturing of the Wealden area by rain and rivers was ably advocated.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" by Various




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