plastic art
The term "plastic art" derives from the Greek word "plastikos," meaning "to mold" or "to shape," and encompasses art forms that involve the physical manipulation of materials.
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Definition
B2Visual Arts
(technical, academic)Art forms involving the shaping or modeling of materials into three-dimensional objects, such as sculpture and ceramics.
Example
- Sculpture is a classic example of plastic art, where the artist molds clay into a desired form.
- Ceramics, a popular plastic art, involves shaping clay and then firing it to create pottery.
B2Visual Arts
(general)Any art form that involves creating physical, three-dimensional works by manipulating materials.
Example
- Plastic arts include not only traditional forms like woodcarving but also contemporary ones like ice sculpture.
- The museum's collection of plastic arts features stunning examples of metalworking and glass art.
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