Essays on Sculpture

Much of ancient Greek sculpture is known only through Roman copies, with these types now filtered for us through subsequent millennia of reception, particularly since the Renaissance, so it is fitting that we now view these classical forms through over a century of star bodies...

Narrator 1: 7–9 Guitar. Made in 1914 by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, 1881 – 1973. Sheet metal and wire, 30 inches high by 13 inches wide by 8 inches deep.Narrator 2: This sculpture of a guitar is slightly smaller than an average guitar. It’s made...

When thinking of sculptures, one of the first that comes to mind is David. This statue was created of marble between 1501 and 1504 and stands over 14 feet high. David is a symbol that represents strength and anger. The statue had intended political connotations...

“ Priest, Pedro Maria suggested building a Christian monument on Mount Corcovado in the 1850s in honor of Princess Isabel, princess of Brazil and the daughter of Emperor Pedro II, however the project died due to lack of support. In 1889 Spain became a republic,...

Christ the Redeemer is located in the Tijuca National Forest, at the top of the Corcovado Mountain in Brazil. It is considered an icon of Rio de Janeiro. In 1850, the idea of building a religious monument was first suggested by a Catholic Priest and...

Money Making garden sculptures is a business idea, which every beginner entrepreneur with a creative vein can realize. This type of business is characterized by very high profitability. This is due, among other things, to the fact that it is relatively easy to make such...

Sculpture Description The physical attributes of sculpture indicate that it is an old sculpture of the crucified Christ. The form is carved and some parts are gilded and painted. The arms and the main body are joined together but not carved in unity. The figure...

Richard Hunt’s status as the foremost African-American sculptor and artist of public sculpture has remained unchallenged. Vary experienced in welded and cast steel, aluminum, copper, and bronze, Hunt’s abstract creations make frequent references to plant, human, and animal forms. Hunt was born on September 12,...

Twenty-first century feminism is a movement that encompasses all people regardless of predispositions and sets an ideal of equality. Feminism involves looking at the world through an analytical lens which places gender on a pedestal. Feminism is not about man hating but rather empowering everyone...

John Grande’sMiddle Forkis a large-scale sculpture that has been on display at Seattle Art Museum since February 10th, 2017. He created this amazing piece of work using the mediums of cedar and waterproof glue. His process for creating the piece is rather interesting. He used...

Human civilization has always been accompanied by disputes and wars, in the tremendous transformation of thousand years. From ancient Babylon and Egypt to the modern society, there have been thousands of wars. Mankind has made countless sacrifices, in order to expand and defend their homeland....

Rebecca Horn is a contemporary artist from Germany who specializes in sculpture, with some paintings now and then. Her works of art often portray either the human body in “motion,” or Sculptures representing human consciousness, isolation, & vulnerability. The inspiration for her sculptures most likely...

Art has always been important in many societies throughout history. The meaning of art has changed greatly over time. And the meaning of art is something that is often debated and does not have one set definition. Art is something that is highly subjective and...