bildhuggeri
Appearance
Swedish
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Calque of German Bildhauerei, equivalent to bildhugga + -eri (see bild (“image, picture”), hugga (“to sculpt”)). Compare Dutch beeldhouwerij.
Noun
[edit]bildhuggeri n
- sculpture (the art of sculpting)
- Synonyms: bildhuggarkonst, skulpturkonst
Usage notes
[edit]Often used to emphasize the craftsmanship of a particular artwork.
Declension
[edit]Declension of bildhuggeri