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Art Unit 6
Media Arts Academy Art Study Flashcards
Term | Definition |
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In modeling, how does the artist build up a sculpture? | Adding layers of clay, wax, or any soft pliable material. |
Why are the molded sculptures turned into a more permanent form? | They brittle and are not long-lasting. |
Terra Cotta | "Cooked Earth" A baked sculpture. |
In casting how many replicas of the original sculpture can be cast? | Any amount. |
What is the first step in casting? | Make mold of modeled work. |
What is the second step in casting? | Pour in more permanent material. |
In carving, what medium does the sculptor use? | A large block of wood or ice. |
Why is carving is not used more frequently? | Expensive, Strenuous and time consuming, Modeling is cheaper and easier. |
Non-representational Sculpture | Abstract, does not look like anything in particular. |
Representational Sculpture | Resembles or looks like something. |
Center of Interest | Focal point, some point where the eye is attracted. |
Open Mass | Emptiness, allows light to pour in. |
Three types of Sculptures | In the Round; A freestanding sculpture which can be viewed form all sides. Intaglio; A reversed relief sculpture. Relief; Surface is cut away to a deeper level and forms protrude to create an image. |