Sculpture

subtractive process

carving

contrapposto stance

position of figure where hips and legs are tilted in different direction than shoulders and head

subtractive process

carving

contrapposto stance

position of figure where hips and legs are tilted in different direction than shoulders and head

additive process

modeling, casting, and assemblage

LOST WAX CASTING METHOD

GIVES HOLLOW STRUCTURE

assemblage

take non-art objects and make sculpture out of it

in relief

meant to be seen in one side

low relief

image is firmly attached to background
ex. coin

high relief

image stands out from background surface

repousse

metalworking technique that creates a raised relief by hammering on reverse side

in the round

can walk around it (viewable from all sides)

installations

usually multiple objects that make up one artwork
indoor or outdoors

earthworks

earth/environmental art