ART: Chapter 12

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to sculpture techniques and concepts from Chapter 12 of Preble's Artforms.

Freestanding Sculpture

Sculpture meant to be seen from all sides.

Low-relief (Bas Relief)

A type of relief sculpture with slight projection from the background surface.

High-relief

A type of relief sculpture where more than half of the natural circumference projects from the surface.

Modeling

An additive process of building up materials like clay, wax, or plaster.

Casting

The process of creating a sculpture by substituting one material for another using a mold.

Sculpture

A work of art in three dimensions that has height, breadth, and depth.

Installation Art

Art that transforms an entire space into a cohesive work of art.

Site-specific Art

Works intended only for a particular location, designed for that specific physical space.

Kinetic Sculpture

Sculpture that incorporates movement, often using air currents or mechanized elements.

Mixed Media Sculpture

Sculpture created from a variety of media, often representing cultural or symbolic meanings.