glass sculpture
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- noun
- /ɡlæs ˈskʌlptʃər/
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escultura de vidrio
- The contemporary glass sculptures glowed on carefully lit pedestals arranged around the room.
- glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly
- glass sculpture by artist Dale
- neon and glass sculpture
Examples
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I just have like a little glass sculpture, little cat, Japanese design, American made.
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The only color in the room besides the brilliantly hued glass sculptures was around the gas fireplace.
Fiction book (1998) -
The abstract metal-and-glass sculpture suspended from his neck by a heavy chain reminded Harry of a tuba.
Fiction book (1995) -
Shang thought that all of her father's glass sculptures were beautiful, but her favorites were the tiny dragons, the emblem of the emperor.
Fiction book (2001) -
PHOTO (COLOR): An elaborate glass sculpture by artist Dale Chihuly is the hotel lobby's fantastical centerpiece.
Academic text (2009) -
She paused beside a pedestal and gazed into the swirling green depths of a whimsical glass sculpture that had been created by a young artist in Anacortes.
Fiction book (1998) -
The contemporary art gallery features stunning glass sculptures that captivate every visitor.
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The artist spent months creating a unique glass sculpture that reflects the beauty of nature.
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Visitors admire the intricate designs of the glass sculptures displayed in the exhibition.
Synonyms
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3.4
The art of making three-dimensional figures by carving or molding
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5.1
Objects made of glass like bowls and cups used for food or drink
How Fragile
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a sculpture made of glass' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'glass' (the material) with 'sculpture' (a three-dimensional art object). The material+object noun construction is a straightforward, cross-linguistically common compositional pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
The name glass sculpture comes from the simple image of an artist shaping hot, glowing glass like soft clay into a figure or design. Because sculpture means the act of shaping, the name refers to 'a work of art made by shaping or molding glass'.