Analyzing sculpture

In the round

Can be viewed from all angles

Negative space

Literally any open space in a work

In relief

Where the art is protruding from the background

There is low and high relief?

Low relief- doesn’t protrude as much

High relief- protrudes much more

What’s a frontal

Where the work is facing forward

Subtractive method

Removing material from a larger block until the work emerges

Additive method

When an artist builds a three dimensional work by joining materials

Casting method

Artist pours liquid into a mold allowing it to harden into the work

Las meninas or Ladies in waiting are apart of what era

The boroque movement

Pose

Are they relaxed, calm, graceful etc

Space

Are the main figures within the entire space

Light / shadow

Where are the shadows, how does it impact

Line

Are there clear lines that lead the viewer to different parts of the painting? Are lines horizontal which suggest peace, calm, and stability? Are lines diagonal which suggest drama, movement, and instability?

Overall mood

Is it sad, somber, clam, happy