WORD DETAIL
彫塑
ちょうそ
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
彫塑(ちょうそ)is the art of creating three-dimensional forms by carving or modeling material. - Basic usage: It is used for making a clay work or identifying an artist's field.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Carving and modeling
彫刻(ちょうこく), carving material, and塑造(そぞう), building up and shaping material such as clay, are brought together in彫塑. The first example illustrates the clay-modeling side.

