plastic art

noun

1. an art, as sculpture, in which forms are carved or modeled.
2. an art, as painting or sculpture, in which forms are rendered in or as if in three dimensions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of plastic art¹

First recorded in 1630–40

Example Sentences

"What a crazy opportunity - a beautiful gift - she has offered us," said plastic arts student, Carolina Bourassi, 20.

From Reuters

These scientists and conservators work to understand the destruction and decay of plastic art and artifacts in order to save them for generations to come.

From National Geographic

One of the first signs of this mythical method in the plastic arts can be found in the countless war memorials that were commissioned across Britain after the end of the war.

From New York Times

These may be the plastic arts, but they demand a lot of care.

From Forbes

Castro decided that its beautiful landscape could be opened up to the people and five schools of art – of drama, plastic arts, music, modern dance and ballet – would be built there.

From The Guardian