LESSON 7:

ARTISTIC SKILLS AND

TECHNIQUES IN THE
PROCESS OF CREATION:
(SCULPTURE)
 At the end of the lesson, the learners

OBJECTIVES should be able to:

• Apply artistic skills and techniques
OF THE in the process of creation.

LESSON • Explore the Techniques and

Materials of Sculpture
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 VARIOUS CONTEMPORARY ART FORMS

SCULPTURE :
According to Rogers (2020), Sculpture, an artistic form in which hard or plastic
materials are worked into three-dimensional art objects. The designs may be
embodied in freestanding objects, in reliefs on surfaces, or in environments
ranging from tableaux to contexts that envelop the spectator.
An enormous variety of media may be used, including clay, wax, stone, metal,
fabric, glass, wood, plaster, rubber, and random “found” objects. Materials may
be carved, modeled, molded, cast, wrought, welded, sewn, assembled, or
otherwise shaped and combined.
 SCULPTURE
TODAY' MATERIALS
S AND
LESSON TECHNIQUES
CLAY Clay has many advantages to an
MODELING artist. One it is widely available.
Two, it is inexpensive. And three, it
is versatile such that the sculptor
can create unique objects using the
material. Also, clay provides an
avenue where an artist can portray
an idea before working on the final
design. It also allows people to
transfer designs from one object
to the other in the form of molds.
WAX MODELING
Stone Carving
This form of sculpting is common in
architectural pieces as well as the making
of figures. The type of stone used depends
on the region. Take marble as an example. It
was common in Italy and resulted in
stunning designs. The downsides of using it
was that it was quite brittle. However, with
supports in place, working with it became
easier. Artists often use columns or tree
trunks to support the heavy weight of the
stones.
WOOD CARVING As is the case with stones, the region played
an essential role in the selection of the tree in
use. Softwoods are easier to carve as they are
less dense. However, where an artist wants to
create a durable piece, hardwoods are the best
option. They also enable the artist to carve out
finer details than they would with a softwood.
Carving on wood is similar to that in stone. It
starts with splitting a tree trunk before roughly
creating the design with an ax before using
shaping tools on the wood. Once the carving
takes place, the artist smoothens the surface
and decides on the finishing which can involve
glass embellishing, painting or gilding.
Bronze Casting Bronze is a sturdy and durable material as it
is a combination of tin and copper and often
has traces of zinc or lead. The advantage of
using it is that it allows the artist to feature
captivating details through the use
of casting molds, resulting in objects such
as sculptures, tools, and weapons. Its use
started back in Europe before spreading
throughout the globe in the medieval times
and the eras that followed. Casting takes
place in two ways. There is the use of
powdery sand molds and those made of
wax, and it all depends on whether the artist
wishes to reuse the molds.
DECORATION Surface decoration depends on
whether the artist wants to
perfect the finished piece. In the
past, sculptors would rely on
gilding, painting and laying
semi-precious stones on the
objects. In some cases, though,
such as marble-carving, the
unfinished look provided the
best option.
 SCULPTURE
Summary 1. Clay Modeling
of our 2. Wax Modeling
lesson. 3. Stone Carving
4. Wood Carving
5. Bronze casting
6. Decoration
Do you have any
questions?
 A. Pick 1 (One) techniques that look

For Your interesting to you based on our discussion

above

Assessment: (Sculpture Materials and Techniques). In 6

complete Sentences, discuss the reasons
why you want to try it. (20 points)

B. Using your observations and analysis, what

kind of Sculpture Materials and Techniques
are prevalent here in the Cordillera. In 6
complete sentences discuss your
answer. (20 points)
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TODAY'S CLASS.