nounmasculinepl: escultores
sculptor
1. An artist who creates three-dimensional works of art by carving or shaping materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay
The sculptor carved the marble statue with great precision.
O escultor esculpiu a estátua de mármore com grande precisão.
2. A person whose profession or vocation is sculpture
She is a renowned escultor known for her abstract bronze works.
Ela é uma renomada escultora conhecida por suas obras de bronze abstratas.
In Brazil, sculpture has a rich tradition dating back to colonial baroque artists. The term 'escultor' is used gender-neutrally in professional contexts, though 'escultora' is the feminine form. Brazil has produced notable sculptors like Athos Bulcão and Burle Marx, whose works are prominent in public spaces, particularly in Brasília. The profession holds significant cultural value in Brazilian artistic heritage.
Related Idioms & Phrases
Escultor de pedra - stone sculptor (literal or figurative for someone who works with hard materials)
Escultor de almas - figurative expression meaning someone who shapes character or influences people profoundly
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