sculptural
adjective
sculp·tur·al
| \ ˈskəlp-chə-rəl
, ˈskəlp-shrəl\
, ˈskəlp-shrəl\
Definition of sculptural
1
: of or relating to sculpture
2
: resembling sculpture : sculpturesque
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Visual artist Julianne Swartz and collaborators presented an installation of sound-generating sculptural vessels. — Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "New music director Ken-David Masur begins Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's big year of transition," 4 Sep. 2019 The actors deliver their lines with stark and declamatory fervor, and their gestures have a sharp, sculptural stillness that’s reminiscent of the grand artifices of classic-Hollywood productions. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, "What to Stream: “Afterglow,” a Melodramatic Spotlight for Julie Christie," 30 Aug. 2019 Yellow-green walls accentuate deep recesses that give the four-story building a strongly sculptural presence. — Blair Kamin, chicagotribune.com, "Column: Chicago shows how public housing and libraries can coexist and be visually stunning. Now we need more of them.," 22 Aug. 2019 And at one end of the football field, there is an astounding sculptural relief initiated by Beniamino Bufano and completed by Sargent Johnson; its overlapping figures fuse elements of Egyptian, Assyrian and Greek art and Art Deco. — Roberta Smith, New York Times, "The Case for Keeping San Francisco’s Disputed George Washington Murals," 26 July 2019 The opposing materials and the sculptural quality of balance in his creations are exceptional. — Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, "Pro Tips for Unforgettable Flower Arrangements with Jean-Pascal Lemire," 26 July 2019 There is a rhythm in the repetition of the forms and spacing that feels both sculptural and like a wall painting. — Darryl Ratcliff, Dallas News, "Latina artists in Dallas showcase 'were told ‘no,’ and they triumphed anyway’," 25 July 2019 The married couple, who are based on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, work with video, sound and light, sometimes incorporated into sculptural objects. — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, "In the galleries: Pulsating dramas of light and sound," 12 July 2019 Kookiness radiates from twin sculptural constructions by Jennifer Omaitz, class of 2002, consisting of modern-style houses crashing together as if twirled into heaps by tornadoes. — Steven Litt, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Institute of Art alumni show hits the eye like a tall, cool drink on a hot summer day," 4 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sculptural.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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