sculptor

noun

sculp·​tor ˈskəlp-tər How to pronounce sculptor (audio)
: an artist who makes sculptures

Examples of sculptor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Iverson’s statue was made by sculptor Chad Fisher, according to NBC Sports. Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024 Apropos, Zixin trained as a sculptor before completing her graduate studies in London. Vogue, 6 Apr. 2024 Michael Singer, a sculptor whose work, beginning in beaver bogs and pine forests and proceeding at an increasingly grander scale, eventually blurred the lines separating art, landscaping, architecture and urban planning, died on March 14 at his home in Delray Beach, Fla. Clay Risen, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024 The festival is now just two days away, as the group puts the final logistical touches on a lineup featuring West Coast premieres of Sundance, Locarno and Rotterdam selections, as well as some old masters, namely restorations of films by Chantal Akerman and sculptor Niki de Saint Phalle. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024 From the archives: Richard Serra's towering steel art 08:43 FROM THE ARCHIVES: Richard Serra's towering steel art (Video) Artist and sculptor Richard Serra, famed for making large-scale artworks from giant curved walls of steel, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the age of 85. David Morgan, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2024 While wandering a beach in Portugal in 2014, a local sculptor stumbled upon an assemblage of wood and metal that had been thrown ashore during a recent storm. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024 The artwork’s future Nettleship, who now lives in California, has continued his work as a sculptor, always remaining true to his belief that sculpture should be felt and experienced in a variety of ways. Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024 An artist and sculptor, Judd was known for his minimalist designs emphasizing clean whole shapes and industrial materials. Leah Asmelash, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Latin, from sculpere

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sculptor was in 1634

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“Sculptor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sculptor. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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sculptor

noun
sculp·​tor ˈskəlp-tər How to pronounce sculptor (audio)
: a person who makes sculptures

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