SCULPTURE

SCULPTURE
Sculpture is a three-dimensional art form that
involves the creation of forms using various
materials. The techniques used to shape
materials are diverse, ranging from carving
and molding to welding and assembling.
ELEMENTS and MEDIUM of
SCULPTURE
7 Elements of sculpture
1.Line Medium of Sculpture

2.Color •
•
Clay
Wax

3.Value •
•
•
Stone
Metal
Fabric
4.Shape •
•
Glass
Wood
•
5.Form
Plaster
• Rubber
• Random

6.Space “found” objects.

7.Texture
 ELEMENTS and MEDIUM of
SCULPTURE
Medium of Sculpture
• Clay
7 Elements of • Wax
sculpture
1. Line • Stone
2. Color
3.
4.
Value
Shape
• Metal
5.
6.
7.
Form
Space
Texture
• Fabric
• Glass
 Clay
• a humble and readily available material, has
played a significant role in the history of
sculpture. Its use spans millennia, from ancient
civilizations to contemporary art, and its versatility
allows for a wide range of artistic expressions.
"The Visitation" by luca
della Robbia image
 WAX
• a material often associated with candles and
ancient rituals, holds a fascinating place in the
world of sculpture.
• it holds a rich history and offers unique artistic
possibilities. Its malleability, melting point, and ability
to be cast make it a versatile material for creating
both delicate and powerful sculptures.
 STONE
Stone, a material as ancient as the earth itself,
has been a mainstay in sculpture for millennia. Its
enduring presence in art speaks to its inherent
qualities and the profound impact it has had on
artistic expression.
"David" by
Michelangelo
 METAL
• a material that has been shaped and manipulated
by humans for millennia, holds a significant place in
the world of sculpture. Its unique properties and
diverse applications have made it a powerful and
enduring medium for artistic expression.
 Giambologna's
"The Rape of the
Sabine Women"
 FABRIC
• a material often associated with clothing and
textiles, has emerged as a powerful and
expressive medium in the realm of sculpture.
While traditionally used for drapery and clothing in
sculptures, fabric has now taken center stage,
challenging conventional notions of what sculpture
can be.
 "Maman"
by Louise Bourgeois
 GLASS
Glass, a material often associated with fragility and
transparency, holds a unique and captivating place in
the world of sculpture. While its use in art dates back
centuries, glass sculpture has truly blossomed in recent
decades, pushing the boundaries of traditional forms
and techniques.
Dale Chihulys
"Summer Sun"
HISTORY OF 01
ANCIENT
PERIOD
SCLUPTURES
MEDIEVAL
02 PERIOD

RENAISSANCE
03 PERIOD

04 MODERN PERIOD
 HISTORY OF
SCLUPTURES
ANCIENT
01 PERIOD
Early sculptures, often
found in ancient
Egypt, Mesopotamia,
and Greece, were
primarily religious and
monumental. Riders from the
Parthenon Frieze,
around 440 BC
 HISTORY OF SCLUPTURES
OLDEST SCULPTURE

01

Lion-man
Age: 35,000 to
40,000 years
old
Place of
discovery: Ho
hlenstein-
Stadel,
Germany
 HISTORY OF
SCLUPTURES
MEDIEVAL
02 PERIOD
Medieval sculptures
were heavily
influenced by the
Church, often
depicting religious
figures and scenes.
Virgin and Child
Attributed to Alexander of Abingdon
British
 HISTORY OF
SCLUPTURES
RENAISSANCE
03
PERIOD
Understood as a process of
recovery of the sculpture of
classical antiquity. Sculptors
found in the artistic
remains and in the
discoveries of sites of that
bygone era the perfect
inspiration for their works. Hercules and Centaur Nessus
 HISTORY OF
SCLUPTURES
04 MODERN
PERIOD

Modern sculpture embraced

abstraction, experimentation
with materials, and new forms of
expression.

Pablo Picasso,
Spanish, 1881 -
1973, Head of a
EXAMPLE OF SCULPTURES
STYLES
Classical Greek
Characterized
by idealized
human forms,
balanced
proportions,
and a focus on
realism.

Aphrodite of Knidos, Greco-Roman variant on the original marble of ca. 350 B.C.
 Roman
Often depicted realistic
portraits and scenes from
mythology and history,
influenced by Greek
styles.

Allegorical scene from the Augustan Ara Pacis,

13 BCE, a highpoint of the state Greco-Roman
style
 Renaissance
Focused on realism and
anatomy, reviving
classical styles with a
focus on humanism and
the natural world.

Pieta
Michelangelo
 Baroque
Emphasized drama,
movement, and
emotional intensity, often
featuring exaggerated
forms and theatrical
effects.

The Ecstasy of St Theresa (1647–1652)

Gian Lorenzo Bernini
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