ARTS - Sculpture

Sculpere to carve

Sculpture originates from the Latin word meaning

Sculpture

referred to as plastic arts because of theshaping process or plasticity it involves.

Free Standing Sculpture

can be seen at all sides such as statues.

• “Statue of Liberty”

Relief Sculpture

the sculpted image is still attached to the whole material.

• “Venus of Laussel”

relevo

meaning to raise

Low Relief Bas Relief

The image is slightly raised above the plane. Shallow projection

High Relief Alto relief

image is raised one half or more of the material used Half of the sculpted surface is protruding

Sunken Relief Intaglio

material is hollowed to get the desired image. Found most exclusively in Egyptian Art

Stone

These are normally used for gravestone in cemeteries, in building houses and other establishments

Granite

Egyptian sculptors used granite in making the sculpture of their pharaohs

Marble

Some of the famous sculptures made of marble are the internationally famous Pieta, David and Dying Slave by Michelangelo.

Jade

It is widely used in Ancient China as an ornamental stone. People believed this material displays a quality of morally good.

Ivory

Its source is the main part of the elephant tusk. This is used in making billiard balls.

Gold and Silver

It is used to make pieces of jewelry.

Plaster

This medium is used for making manikins, models, molds, decorations and other indoor sculpture.

Clay

It is a soft material and is easy to create an artwork because of its plasticity. However, it is fragile.

CARVING

is removing the unwanted portion of the solid material to create artistic work

CASTING

is a process of melting materials and is poured into the mold with hollow cavity for the desired

MODELING

is a process of manipulating soft materials such as clay and wax with the use of artist’s hands or with the use of metal and wood for creating and shaping a three-dimensional form of arts

FABRICATION

is an additive process which employs joining or fastening such as nailing, stapling and welding.

Guillermo E. Tolentino

was proclaimed as National Artist for sculpture in 1973.

Napoleon Abueva

was known as the “Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture” and National Artist for Sculpture in 1976.

Isabelo Tampinco

was known for his wood carvings for churches, notably the San Ignacio church in Intramuros; Manila Cathedral’s facade; high relief on

Abdulmari Asia Imao

• was designated as National Artist of the Philippines for Sculpture in 2006.

• He was known for using the okir or okil (plant-based design), sarimanok ( sari means various or assorted; manok- chicken and naga ( a Sanskrit language- serpent) as motifs in his artworks.

Arturo Rogerio Luz

• was known as printmaker, sculptor, painter and art administrator. He received the award “National Artist Award in 1997. He used hardwoods, marble, and metal for his creative works.