Introduction to Sculpture.

Important aspects of ‘Sculpture’: FORM: A sculpture is a three-dimensional object. It has three sides. TEXTURE: The surface of a sculpture can have different finishes. The surface texture is of great importance for the appearance of the sculpture. COLOUR: The color of a sculpture has an equally great importance. It will express a certain mood, and it can strengthen the effect of light and shade (light color) or diminish the light-shade-contrasts (dark stone).

Louise Bourgeois Louise Bourgeois' scary sculpture at the Tate Modern, London .

Sculpture Techniques Subtractive Method – is a method of creating your sculpture by removing the material being used to create the desired form. This method is typically considered harder because once the medium is removed it cannot be added back on therefore the action is definitive. For example: marble, soapstone, wood. Additive Method – is a method of creating your sculpture by adding the medium being used to create the desired form. For example: clay, plaster bandages, wire.

Terminology Bas-relief – a low, partially round sculpture that emerges from a flat panel In the round – a sculpture that is viewed from all sides. Carving – the subtractive process of sculpture in which parts of a block are cut or chiseled away, leaving the finished work Modeling – the additive process of sculpture in which pieces are added on or modeled. Clay is an example. Armature – A skeleton-like framework to give rigid internal support to a modeled sculpture. Negative space- the area around the sculpture.

Different types of Sculpture: Relief vs. In the round

Notice the Negative Space Positive Space ----------- Negative Space ---------------------

Sculpture Materials Almost anything can be used for a sculpture project. Some common materials are: Stone such as marble, soapstone Clay Plaster bandages Wire Found objects / recycled objects Wax Wood Plaster Bronze Cardboard / paper

Paper

Wire

Bronze

Marble

Wood

Found objects

Soapstone

Chocolate

Plaster Bandages