There were two favored materials for sculpture in ancient Greece. Most surviving statues are made out of either bronze or marble.
Clay, marble, bronze, and wood are among the most commonly used materials in sculpture. Each material offers unique properties and can evoke different effects in the finished artwork.
A patina is a natural or applied surface finish to a sculpture piece. Natural patinas may occur by oxidation due to long exposure to air or earth — the most common of which is verdigris on copper or bronze
Yes, Charles Valton completed a bronze horse sculpture titled "Cheval de trait" (Draft Horse) in the late 19th century. It is considered to be one of his most famous works and symbolizes his skill in capturing the power and grace of horses in his sculptures.
Yes, with a pickaxe. Mine Tin, then mine copper. After that use them in a furnece to get a bronze bar. -Happy Smithing
This ancient statue has disappeared, but many replicas were made before it did. The most accurate and complete of these replicas is located in the Vatican Museum.
Myron of Eleutherae was a 5th century B.C. sculptor from Greece. He worked in bronze and was known for the unique poses in his work. His most famous sculpture was the Discus Thrower.
Edgar Degas was one of the most influential artists of the impressionism period. His preocupation with Ballet and the stage was important because he was one of the only artists of the time that painted indoor scenes. His sculpture "The Little Dancer" was orginally made in wax, after his death it was cast in bronze. Why should you remember him? why should you remember anyone? Its your choice, but he was very important and his paintings are still adored today, so i recommend you do.
Traditionally, sculptures are carved from some sort of stone (like granite, limestone, marble, etc.) or a cast metal which is usually brass or bronze. A work of art made from any material could technically be called a sculpture, though, even if it is made from something completely non traditional like bubble gum or paper clips for example.
a sculpture in brazil!!
Sculpture of Metals
you can use vertually any mixed media for sculpture from metal to clay. you can use almost anything for a sculpture, the medium most used i clay.