- is a three-dimensional artwork created by shaping hard or plastic material, commonly stone (either rock or marble), metal, or wood. Some sculptures are created directly by carving; others are assembled, built up and fired, welded, molded, or cast. A person who creates sculptures is called a sculptor.
Kinds:
1. Free-Standing – sculpture that is surrounded on all sides, except the base, by space. It is also known as sculpture "in the round", and is meant to be viewed from any angle.
"Coincidental Elements" by Bruce Gray
"Dancing Fire"
2. Relief - the sculpture is still attached to a background.
"Girl Front View"
Relief sculpture of sculptor, Paul Deans
3. Kinetic and Mobiles – moving three dimensional figures.
Brief History
Prehistoric Sculpture
Sculpture is regarded as the oldest art. The earliest being the carved drawings on rocks of caves which were believed to be manifestations of spiritual ritual and manner of worship.
Carved Rocks
Egyptian Sculpture
Sphinx - gigantic figure with a human head (symbolic of the Pharoah - the mighty ruler of Egypt) and the body of a crouching lion symbolic of the grandeur of Egypt.
An Egyptian Sculpture
Ancient Egypt SculptureGreek Sculpture
Also known as the Golden Age of Athens.
"Discobolos" by Polyclitus
“Doryphorus” or “Lance-bearer” by Polyclitus
Hermes & Dionysus by Praxeteles
Early Christian Sculpture
Was dominated by Sarcophagi; a certain type of limestone for coffin making.
An Early Christian Sculpture
Renaissance Sculpture
Had some classical influences. Donatello and Michelangelo were two of the greatest sculptors of the Renaissance.
“David” by Donatello
“St. Mark” by Donatello
“Pieta” by Michelangelo
Baroque Sculpture
Restless and dynamic style with diagonals and floating curved lines.
“Ecstasy of St. Therese” by Gian Lorenzo Bermini
“Daphne and Apollo” by Gian Lorenzo Bermini
Modern Sculpture
“O Beijo” by August Rodin
“Reclining Figure” by Julio Gonzales
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