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Statuary :: Statuary (n.) The art of carving statues or images as representatives of real persons or things; a branch of sculpture.

Carving :: Carving (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Carv.

Glyphic :: Glyphic (a.) Of or pertaining to sculpture or carving of any sort, esp. to glyphs..

Figure :: Figure (n.) The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modeling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body; as, a figure in bronze; a figure cut in marble..

Carving :: Carving (n.) The whole body of decorative sculpture of any kind or epoch, or in any material; as, the Italian carving of the 15th century..

Rough :: Rough (v. t.) To cut or make in a hasty, rough manner; -- with out; as, to rough out a carving, a sketch..

Insculpture :: Insculpture (n.) An engraving, carving, or inscription..

Pyrography :: Pyrography (n.) A process of printing, ornamenting, or carving, by burning with heated instruments..

Champe :: Champe (n.) The field or ground on which carving appears in relief.

Keystone :: Keystone (n.) The central or topmost stone of an arch. This in some styles is made different in size from the other voussoirs, or projects, or is decorated with carving. See Illust. of Arch..

Petroglyphy :: Petroglyphy (n.) The art or operation of carving figures or inscriptions on rock or stone.

Fret :: Fret (n.) Ornamental work in relief, as carving or embossing. See Fretwork..

Anaglyptic :: Anaglyptic (a.) Relating to the art of carving, enchasing, or embossing in low relief..

Carving :: Carving (n.) The act or art of one who carves.

Sculpture :: Sculpture (n.) The art of carving, cutting, or hewing wood, stone, metal, etc., into statues, ornaments, etc., or into figures, as of men, or other things; hence, the art of producing figures and groups, whether in plastic or hard materials..

Mould :: Mould (v. t.) To ornament by molding or carving the material of; as, a molded window jamb..

Figurative :: Figurative (a.) Relating to the representation of form or figure by drawing, carving, etc. See Figure, n., 2..

Cameo :: Cameo (n.) A carving in relief, esp. one on a small scale used as a jewel for personal adornment, or like..

Stall :: Stall (v. i.) A seat in the choir of a church, for one of the officiating clergy. It is inclosed, either wholly or partially, at the back and sides. The stalls are frequently very rich, with canopies and elaborate carving..

Carving :: Carving (n.) A piece of decorative work cut in stone, wood, or other material..

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