bronze sculpture visual analysis

What is the initial material used in the lost wax technique that allows for expressive handling?

Clay.

What effect is achieved by using clay in the lost wax technique, according to Rodin?

Bravura effect.

What material is cast after creating a mold in the lost wax technique?

Wax.

What final material captures all details from the lost wax technique?

Bronze.

What property of bronze allows it to support unsupported projections and unbalanced compositions?

High tensile strength.

What are the noble associations connected with bronze?

Classical antiquity.

What happens to bronze when it is weathered outside?

It oxidizes.

In terms of mass and weight, what are the two possible feelings a sculpture can convey?

Solid and heavy, or airy and open.

What dichotomy describes the detail level of a sculpture's form?

Naturalistic vs. Abstract.

What balance and movement considerations are there for a sculpture's form?

Does it suggest stillness and stability, or movement and dynamism?

How does a sculpture interact with space according to its form?

Does it extend into space or is it compact and self-contained?

What two categories describe the edges and contours of a sculpture?

Smooth vs. Jagged Lines.

What is implied line in a sculpture?

Using gaze direction, limbs, or repeated elements to lead the viewer’s eye.

What enhances the visual impact of a bronze sculpture?

Surface treatment such as etched lines or textural variations.