Learn Sculpture Terms
Learn all about the art of sculpture with these terms.
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- A subtractive process in which material is removed from a solid block with tools like chisels to reveal a final form, typically in stone or wood. — Carving
- A reproduction method where a mold is created from an original model and filled with a liquid material (such as molten bronze or resin) that hardens to form one or more replicas. — Casting
- An additive process that builds up a form using a malleable substance (like clay or wax), which is later hardened, often supported by an internal frame. — Modeling
- An internal support framework, usually made of heavy gauge wire, that holds and stabilizes a sculpted form. — Armature
- A small-scale preliminary model used to explore shapes and ideas before creating the final work. — Maquette
- A negative impression that captures surface details and is used to cast replicas of a sculpture. — Mould
- A replica produced by pouring liquid plaster into a mold that captures the original sculpture’s details, often used as an intermediate stage. — Plaster cast
- A technique that builds up material (such as clay) to form a sculpture, allowing corrections during creation. — Additive
- A subtractive method where the final sculpture is carved straight from the material without using preliminary models or guides. — Direct carving
- A carving approach that transfers measurements from a model to a block of material using precision tools, ensuring an accurate replica. — Indirect
- A sculptural technique that constructs a work by combining found objects, letting their original forms remain visible to create a new meaning. — Assemblage
- A composite material made by adhering pieces of paper together with a wet adhesive, which dries into a solid structure. — Papier-mâché
- A precision tool that transfers key measurements from a model to a block of stone or wood, ensuring accurate carving of a replica. — Pointing machine
- The initial stage of carving that removes large amounts of material to establish the basic shape of the work. — Roughing out
- An oil-based clay that stays malleable without drying, allowing extended work time without shrinking or cracking. — Plasticene
- A casting technique using resin mixed with powdered bronze, producing a lightweight piece with a bronze-like appearance. — Cold cast bronze
- A surface finish achieved either naturally by oxidation or artificially through chemical application to alter the appearance of a sculpture. — Patina
- A fast-setting, reinforced calcium aluminate cement used for building molds or outdoor sculptures, reaching full strength in 24 hours. — Ciment fondu
- A durable gypsum-based compound that combines plaster of Paris with cement, used for casting and mold-making, typically for indoor applications. — Hydrocal
- A casting method in which a mold is formed from compacted sand that must be reformed for each casting, often used in metalwork. — Sand casting
- A type of sculpture designed to incorporate movement, either mechanically or through interaction with the viewer. — Kinetic sculpture
- A spontaneous approach to carving in which the work is created directly from the material without preliminary models; essentially another term for direct carving. — Taille directe
- A philosophy in sculpture that embraces the natural characteristics and imperfections of the material, integrating them into the final artwork. — Truth to materials
- A small terracotta sketch used to explore and refine design ideas before executing the full-scale sculpture. — Bozzetto
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