1. Sculptural Fundamentals

2. Technique
The combination of physical ability and the use of tools and materials.
The way ideas become reality.
The sculptor must have a knowledge of the media in order to know what tools to use.
Without technique ideas can not be shared

3. Form Form is the shape! Deals with real space.
The package in which the idea is presented.
May be representational.
May be abstract.
Without form there is no way for the technique to be demonstrated.

4. Content
Content is the feeling, message or importance of the sculpture.
Akin to the sense of awe, of inspiration – of content – at seeing a beautiful object!
Could cause chills, queasiness, disgust!
Without content, the work is a failure!!!!!!!!!!

5. Elements of Design
Shape
Texture
Space
Planes
Value
Color

6. Shape
The total of its parts. The outline of a sculpture, total volume.
Shape is how the viewer sees the sculpture, the masses of media and the penetration of space.

7. Texture
Something that you can feel or may look as though you can touch it.

8. Space
The immediate area around the sculpture that is not mass. Evokes the sense of depth.

9. Planes
Shapes become sculptural when facets (planes) and vales are added. Areas defined by abrupt variations in direction.

10. Value
The light and dark areas of sculpture demonstrated by the shadows and lack of them caused by the planes, textures and shape.

11. Color
Color usually is the natural aspect of the medium, such as natural wood, stone or clay.
Media may be intermixed to vary the color variations.

12. Principles of Order Balance Proportion Unity Variety Repetition
Movement

13. Balance
Form in relation to gravity or the form in relation to the design.
Formal (symmetrical) and informal (asymmetrical)

14. Proportion
The size or ratio relationship within the sculpture

15. Unity
Occurs when all parts of a sculpture work together to produce a completeness

16. Variety
Variation or diversity within a work that contributes to its interest.

17. Repetition
Resemblances of the parts to each other in a complete sculpture.

18. Movement
Visual exaggeration or symbol indicating motion.

19. Styles
Refers to the particular characteristics acquired from technique, subject matter, skill, instruction, and time.