This presentation gives a complete overview of the types, mediums, techniques, and materials used in creating unique sculpture art.

1. TYPES, MEDIUMS, TECHNIQUES AND
MATERIALS IN SCULPTURE ART
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2. WHAT IS A SCULPTURE?
Sculpture is the art of carving,
casting, modeling or
assembling materials in 3D
form or figures.
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3. TYPES
There are 4 types of sculptures -
 Relief
 Bas-relief
 High-relief
 Free Standing
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4. MEDIUMS
 Modelling –
A pliable material like clay or wax is shaped in
3D form
Manipulation is done by tools or hands
 Casting –
A liquid material is cast in a mold.
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5. TECHNIQUES
 Lost Wax –
Original model is made of clay.
Mold is made of plaster or gelatin
Molten wax is poured or brushed to make a
hollow model.
Wax hardens, mold is removed
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6. TECHNIQUES
 Lost Wax
Hollow model is turned upside down and a
sandy mixture is added to fill.
Then placed in a kiln to bake
Hence the name.
Molten Bronze is poured
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7. TECHNIQUES
 Lost Wax
The molten metal hardens
Projections are removed
The sculpture is burnished to take color and
texture desired.
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8. TECHNIQUES
 Human Models
Castings are made in casts and kneaded by
artist.
Sections are assembled in complete figures.
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9. MATERIALS
 Stone
Hard and Durable
Carved, Scraped, Drilled and Polished
Long lasting across generations.
Tools like mallet, chisel and rasp haven’t
changed.
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10. MATERIALS
 Wood
Can be carved, scraped, drilled and polished
Can be permanently molded and bent.
Varies in hardness and grain
Readily carved
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11. MATERIALS
 Clay
Pliable than Clay and Wood
Clay is weak
Clay is fired to make ceramic which is tough,
hardened and non porous.
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12. MATERIALS
 Metal
Can be cast and extruded
Can be forged and stamped
Can be drilled and fired
Can be burnished and welded
Can be riveted and soldered
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