bas-relief
[noun]
a style of sculpture in which shapes are formed in a way that they are marginally elevated from the background
Arts and Crafts - Sculpture
Here you will learn some English words related to sculpture such as "carving", "scraper", and "pliers".
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bust
[noun]
a sculpture representing someone's head, shoulders, and chest
Ex:
The
bust
of
the
famous
poet
was
prominently
displayed
in
the
library
,
inspiring
visitors
with
its
lifelike
detail
and
expression
.
mobile
[noun]
a type of kinetic art that is created to be suspended from the ceiling and moves with the slightest air currents
statue
[noun]
a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood
Ex:
The
artist
spent
months
sculpting
the
intricate
details
of
the
marble
statue
,
bringing
his
vision
to
life
.
armature
[noun]
a framework or structure made of metal wire or other materials used as a support for shaping and securing the clay, plaster or other materials used in the creation of the sculpture
carving
[noun]
the art or process of making a particular pattern or object by cutting solid material
Ex:
The
master
carver
demonstrated
his
technique
for
intricate
floral
carving
on
furniture
.
maquette
[noun]
a small-scale model or sculpture that is created as a preliminary study or prototype for a larger work, often used to visualize and refine the form and composition of a sculpture before it is created on a larger scale
readymade
[noun]
a type of artwork that is created by taking an everyday object and transforming it into art by presenting it in a new context or by altering its form, often associated with the works of French artist Marcel Duchamp
patina
[noun]
a thin layer that forms on the surface of some materials because of exposure to different factors
chisel
[noun]
a metal tool with a handle and a strong flat-edged blade that is used to shape hard objects, such as wood, metal, etc.
Ex:
She
learned
how
to
use
a
chisel
safely
in
her
woodworking
class
.
hammer
[noun]
a tool with a metal head and a handle, used for striking nails, etc.
Ex:
He
kept
a
hammer
in
his
toolbox
for
various
home repair
tasks
.
vise
[noun]
a tool that has two parts that can be moved together by tightening a screw or a lever to hold an object firmly while work is being done on it
mallet
[noun]
a hammer-like tool with a large wooden or rubber head used for striking or directing objects
Ex:
The
sculptor
carefully
tapped
the
marble
block
with
a
small
mallet
to
shape
the
sculpture
.
kiln
[noun]
a type of furnace or oven that is used for baking or drying pottery, ceramics, or bricks
Ex:
The
brick
factory
uses
a
large
kiln
to
bake
the
bricks
before
they
are
ready
for
construction
.
pliers
[noun]
a small metal tool with two jaws used for gripping, bending, or cutting materials such as wires, pipes, or small objects
Ex:
The
plumber
used
channel-lock
pliers
to
tighten
the
pipe fittings
.
potter's wheel
[noun]
a type of pottery wheel used to shape clay into pottery and other ceramic objects
sandpaper
[noun]
a type of paper that has sand or another rough material stuck to one side, used for making surfaces smoother or shinier
saw
[noun]
a metal tool with a toothed blade that is used for cutting wood, metal, etc. by moving back and forth
Ex:
The
saw
's
sharp
teeth
helped
it
glide
smoothly
through
the
material
.
welding
[noun]
a process of joining two materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by melting them with high heat and allowing them to cool and fuse
cutting torch
[noun]
a tool that uses a very hot flame to cut metal or other hard materials by melting and removing them with a jet of oxygen
wire cutter
[noun]
a hand tool specifically designed for cutting wires and cables
Ex:
She
used
a
pair
of
diagonal
wire cutters
to
snip
the
damaged
wire
and
replace
it
with
a
new
one
.
high relief
[noun]
a technique used in sculpture in which at least half of the circumference of the modeled object is raised form the background
ice sculpture
[noun]
a type of sculpture made from ice. It is usually created by carving a block of ice with a variety of tools, and can be used to create decorative pieces or functional objects
sandcastle
[noun]
a type of sculpture made from sand, usually created by packing sand into a mold or form and then shaping it with a variety of tools
wire sculpture
[noun]
a type of sculpture made from wire that is usually created by bending and twisting wire into a variety of shapes and figures