Also means
three-dimensional artwork
Usage Note
Skulptur refers to any three-dimensional artwork, whether carved, modelled or cast. Distinguish from Plastik (built-up sculpture) vs Skulptur (carved/subtractive).
Examples
"Die Skulptur aus weißem Marmor stand im Mittelpunkt der Ausstellung."
Natural Translation
The white marble sculpture stood at the centre of the exhibition.
Literal Translation
The sculpture from white marble stood in the centre-point of the exhibition.
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Related Words
- Abguss cast, casting (plaster or metal replica of a sculpture)
- Abstraktion abstraction (non-representational art)
- Acrylfarbe acrylic paint
- Akanthus acanthus (decorative leaf motif)
- Akt nude
- Aktmalerei nude painting; figure painting
- Aktmodell life model; nude model (for drawing or painting)
- Aktzeichnung life drawing, figure drawing (of the nude)
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