carvings
- Term Type
Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Preferred Term
carvings
- Details
Refers to works executed by cutting a figure or design out of a solid material such as stone or wood. It typically refers to works that are relatively small in size, are part of a larger work, or are not considered art. For large and medium-sized three-dimensional works of art, use the broader term "sculpture" or another appropriate term.
- Variations
carving