12: Sculpture

Question 1

sculptural form produced by adding, combining, or building up material from a core or armature

Answer 1

additive sculpture

Question 2

a rigid framework serving as a supporting inner core for clay or other soft sculpting material

Answer 2

armature

Question 3

sculpture made by assembling found or cast-off objects

Answer 3

assemblage

Question 4

sculpture in relief in which the subjects emerge only slightly from the surface - no undercutting present

Answer 4

low (bas) relief

Question 5

curving, often dome-shaped decoration that protrudes from a flat surface (like a round bump)

Answer 5

boss

Question 6

a subtractive process in which a sculpture is formed by removing material from a block or mass of wood, stone etc. with the use of sharpened tools

Answer 6

carving

Question 7

process that involves pouring liquid material such as molten metal, clay, wax, or plaster into a mold - when liquid hardens, mold is removed, and a form in the shape of the mold is left

Answer 7

casting

Question 8

creating a work of sculpture by putting together pieces that are already formed by the artist

Answer 8

construction

Question 9

any piece or type of sculpture that is meant to be seen from all sides

Answer 9

freestanding

Question 10

sculpture in relief in which a significant portion of the subject emerges from the background - requires undercutting

Answer 10

high relief

Question 11

art medium in which the artist arranges objects or artworks in a specific room, thinking of the entire space as the medium to be manipulated

Answer 11

installation

Question 12

sculpture that incorporates actual movement as part of the design

Answer 12

kinetic sculpture

Question 13

model is made from wax and encased in clay - when clay is fired to make a mold, wax melts away, leaving a void that can be filled with molten metal to produce a cast

Answer 13

lost wax

Question 14

works of art made with more than one medium

Answer 14

mixed media

Question 15

type of sculpture in which parts move, usually suspended parts activated by air currents

Answer 15

mobile

Question 16

working pliable material such as clay or wax into three-dimensional forms - additive process

Answer 16

modeling

Question 17

a cavity usually created out of plaster, clay, or plastic for use in casting

Answer 17

mold

Question 18

sculpture in which three-dimensional forms project from the flat background of which they are a part

Answer 18

relief

Question 19

any work made for a certain place, which cannot be separated or exhibited apart from its intended environment

Answer 19

site-specific

Question 20

process of making a work of art by casting, as opposed to additive or subtractive processes

Answer 20

substitution

Question 21

sculpture made by removing material from a larger block or form

Answer 21

subtractive sculpture