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Sculpture is not like two-dimensional art forms, but is meant to be viewed from all sides, and in three dimensions. Works such as The Rape of the Sabine Women would be incomplete if there were only viewed from the front – this work cannot be viewed in pictures, but must be seen from all sides to really feel the impact of the work. These three methods are the subtractive process of Carving, and the additive processes of Modeling and Casting. In each of these methods, the artist has a plan of what they are trying to create. Through sketches, scale models (maquettes), and drawings artists can get an idea of how the finished work will turn out. Sculpture can be made from many materials – marble, wood, clay, metal, or in the case of Jim Sandoris’ Reverence, granite. Also, David Smith’s Song of an Irish Blacksmith is a great example of sculpture – each side of the work gives the viewer an entirely different point of view. Based on the angle, it looks like two different works...

Posted by: Amy Hetzel

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