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SCULPTURE

[Link] (4 years) Elementary


Education
2nd Semester
Art, Craft and Calligraphy
Presented by
Abida Kaleem
Sculpture
SCULPTURE
Definitions:
[Link] is a three
dimensional(3D) form
created by shaping, carving
or molding a material.
2. Sculpture is the Art of
forming solid objects that
represent a thing, person,
idea, etc. out of material dimensions. Sculpture is the
such as wood, clay, metal, three-dimensional art work
or stone. which is physically
presented in the dimensions
3. Sculpture is the branch of height, width and depth.
of the visual arts that
operates in three
Sculpture Definitions:
4. Sculpture, an artistic form in which hard
or plastic materials are worked into three-
dimensional art objects. Variety of media may be used,
including clay, wax, stone, metal,
fabric, glass, wood, plaster, rubber, and random “found”
objects. Materials may be carved, modeled, molded, cast,
wrought, welded, sewn, assembled, or otherwise shaped
and combined.
5. Sculpture is a work of art that is produced by carving
or shaping stone, wood, clay, metal or other materials.
Purposes\Uses of Sculpture
1)Honour
Creating sculpture
portraits is an effective way of
symbolizing an individual person
and what they stand for in a way
that everyone can see and
understand. However, it is not just
the ruling classes that have
sculptures built in their honor,
there are also famous celebrities,
sports stars, and movie actors who
have all had visual works of art
created to represent what they have
achieved in their lives. 2)Representation
Sculptures are used to represent
many different aspects of our lives
and societies. providing visual
representation, sculptures also add
to the beautiful surroundings that
we find ourselves in. It cannot be
denied that the right sculpture in
the right place, can dramatically
add to the overall aesthetics.

Purposes\Uses of Sculpture
3)Religion repent or face these
Throughout history, characters.
sculptures have been a
common way of showing
association with a specific
religion. The only way that
religious leaders could
deliver their message was
through the art form of
sculpture. In order to scare
followers, sculptures of
demons and devils were
created, so that they could
clearly understand the
message that they should
Purposes\Uses of Sculpture
4) Education

Tactile(ability of an
artwork to evoke sense of
touch) sculptures help
attract, inform, surprise and
delight the kids at
elementary level; from small
snails to large lizards,
Touching is believing.
FOUR (Production Methods)
Process/Making of Sculpture
There is subtraction soft or malleable material (such as
clay) is constructed (sometimes on
(removing or engraving
a skeleton) and shaped to create a
materials) or addition form, a model sculpture is
(adding materials) in the created. Model sculpture can also
production process of be the first step in casting or
carving sculptures. It can also be
sculptures. Generally
viewed directly as art sculptures.
divided into four basic
types, namely modeling,
casting, carving, or
assembly.
1. Modeling:
Modeling is an additional
process. The media that artists use
to mold sculptures include clay,
wax, pulp, and plaster. When a
Four (Production Methods)
Process/Making of Sculpture
2. Casting: [Link]:
The cast sculpture is made The sculptor removes
of molten material (usually metal) unnecessary material to create the
and then poured into a mold. Let shape. This is also called
the mold cool to harden the metal. subtractive sculpture. Generally,
Casting is an additive materials such as wood blocks,
process. Bronze art sculptures are stones, and other hard materials
generally used in this step. Bronze are used. Engraving involves
sculptures occupy a large cutting a shape from a large
proportion of people’s lives, and amount of stone, wood, or other
many handed-down antiques are hard materials. Carved sculptures
also made of bronze. can take years to be carved out of
marble.
Production Process/Making of
Sculpture
Among carved
sculptures, marble art
sculptures are the most handed
down. Many classic figures and
gods have been handed down from
generation to generation by marble
carvings.
4. Assembly:
Sculptors gather and
add different materials to
create assembled art
sculptures. Assembly is an
additional process. Assembled
sculptures will pull bits and
pieces—some are recycled—
from almost anywhere into
textures that satisfy the artist.
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