beauty of form; sculptural beauty
Refers to the aesthetic appeal of a shape or form, whether natural (e.g., landscapes, living things) or man-made (e.g., sculptures, designed objects). Often used in art criticism and nature appreciation.
This sculpture stands out for its beauty of form.
I was moved by the beauty of nature's forms.
General word for beauty, not limited to form or shape.
Similar, but often used in more technical or biological contexts for the beauty of structure or morphology.
Standard spelling; 造形 suggests creating or shaping form.
Variant spelling; 型 emphasizes a mold or model, often used in artistic contexts.
Compound of 造形 (zōkei, 'molding, shaping, form') + 美 (bi, 'beauty'). The kanji 造 means 'create' or 'build', and 形 means 'shape' or 'form'. The variant 造型 uses 型 ('mold, model') instead of 形, with a similar meaning.