Sculpture comes from the Latin word “Sculpere”- meaning to carve. It refers to the creation of three-dimensional figures, forms designs from a single block mass of materials. Scuplture may be the oldest of the arts. Sculpture
Addition The process of creating a sculpture by adding or building up materials, layer by layer. Kinds of Sculpture (According to a Variety of Criteria)
Clay modeling, papier-mâché, wax sculptures.
Techniques: Pinching, coiling, or slab construction in clay. Layering and molding of soft materials. Materials Used: Clay, plaster, wax, or other malleable materials.
Subtraction A sculptural technique where material is removed to create the final form.
Stone carving, wood carving, ice sculptures.
Techniques: Using chisels, knives, or other tools to shape the material. Focusing on revealing the desired form by eliminating excess material. Materials Used: Marble, wood, soapstone, and other hard or soft materials.
Assembly The process of combining various pre-existing materials or objects to form a sculpture.
Assemblage art, installations, metal welding sculptures.
Techniques: Joining materials using adhesives, welding, or screws. Combining diverse textures and forms to create a cohesive piece. Materials Used: Metal, wood, found objects, plastic, and recycled materials.