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Terminology

Sculpture

Three-dimensional works of art in which images and forms are produced in relief, in intaglio, or in the round. It is typically used to refer to large or medium-sized objects made of stone, wood, bronze, or another metal. Small objects are typically referred to as "carvings" or another appropriate term.

Also recorded as Stonework, Decorative

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  1. 01Origins and development
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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