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Gilbert's Living with Art, 6/e
Mark Getlein
Three-Dimensional Media
Sculpture

Learning Objectives

In addition to being able to recognize all of the key terms, artists, and artworks presented to you in the chapter, after reading the chapter you should be able to:

1.

define sculpture as a three-dimensional medium as opposed to two-dimensional media, such as painting, drawing, photography, and prints.

2.

distinguish between additive and subtractive processes in sculpture

3.

describe each of the following sculptural methods in terms of its history, the steps involved in shaping the material into the finished sculptural form, and identify specific works of art made using each method:
  • modeling
  • casting
  • carving
  • assembling

4.

determine which sculptural method from the list above is used for each of the following types of sculptural materials , processes, or forms, as well as the unique advantages and disadvantages of each, and identify specific works of art belonging to each category:
  • assemblage
  • basalt sculpture
  • direct casting
  • investment process
  • lost-wax process (or cire perdu)
  • mobiles
  • stabiles
  • terra cotta sculpture

5.

identify the sculptural process used to create multiples, and distinguish the resulting original works of art from copies or replicas.

6.

distinguish between sculpture in the round and in relief, and give examples of specific works of art in each category.

7.

describe the difference between bas (or "low") relief and haut (or "high") relief as sculptural forms, using specific works of art as examples of each.

8.

discuss the prevalence of the human figure in sculptural works of art, and describe the variety of reasons cultures have focused upon it throughout the ages, referring to specific works of art as examples.

9.

describe the difference between formal and informal poses in figurative sculpture and how they are used, naming specific works of art as examples.

10.

explain the different uses of the term environmental sculpture and explain how specific works of art fit into this category.








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