die Plastiken
Translation
sculptures, plastic arts, statues
Examples
Im Park stehen viele alte Plastiken.
There are many old sculptures in the park.
Die Ausstellung zeigt Plastiken aus Holz.
The exhibition shows sculptures made of wood.
Grammar Patterns
Plastiken ((aus et3)) sculptures made of sth. The exhibition shows sculptures made of wood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Skulpturen, die Statuen, die Figuren
Etymology
From Greek 'plastikē' (the art of moulding), related to shaping and forming.
Memory Tips
Think of 'plastic surgery' which shapes the body, then apply that idea of shaping to art to remember 'sculpture'.