sculptural

adjective sculp·tur·al \ ˈskəlp-chə-rəl , ˈskəlp-shrəl \

|Updated on: 16 Jun 2018

Definition of sculptural

1 : of or relating to sculpture

2 : resembling sculpture : sculpturesque

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sculpturally

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Multimedia in the literal sense, the collages also focus on the artistic potential of black hair itself: coils and kinks grow up, not down; black hair is itself sculptural.

— hannah giorgis, The Atlantic, "Lorna Simpson Maps the Complex Galaxies of Black Women’s Hair," 10 June 2018
Twin nightstands provide a sculptural touch in the bedroom, and are handwrought by Courtney’s friend Emmanuel Delalain of Atelier Delalain.

— danielle fox, ELLE Decor, "A Feminine—And Feminist—Apartment in Hell’s Kitchen Goes Big," 21 May 2018
The visitor who has seen a contemporary sculptural or figurative exhibit encounters the living foundations of the figurative tradition.

— dominic green, WSJ, "A Museum Honors Its Educational History," 19 May 2018
The sculptural form of the Oscillate slide defines the park’s playing area, encircling trees, picnic areas, and places to gather.

— lauren ro, Curbed, "13 exciting designs for playground of the future," 10 May 2018
Sleek sculptural objects with misty, mercurial surfaces and at least partial inspiration from aerospace technology have not lost their appeal in more than half a century.

— christopher knight, latimes.com, "Gisela Colon's monolithic mysteries and playful wall 'pods'," 25 Feb. 2018
Katie Holmes is that rare fashion figure who can transfix on the red carpet in custom, sculptural Zac Posen and look equally ravishing on the New York City sidewalks.

— edward barsamian, Vogue, "Katie Holmes Kicks It Casually in the City in Adidas and Prada," 30 May 2018
The new owners removed the garden bed and hung a trio of sculptural light fixtures instead.

— pamela dittmer mckuen, chicagotribune.com, "Renovated Addison apartments offer special draw: one-bedrooms topping 1,000 square feet," 24 May 2018
Koga, who has worked primarily in stone and metal, showed sculptural pieces done in plaster.

— wendy goodman, The Cut, "12 Highlights From Design Week in New York," 24 May 2018

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