Compositional Elements of Sculpture

Question 1

Mass

Answer 1

refers to the sculpture taking up space, or having volume and density.

Question 2

Form

Open composition

Closed composition –

Answer 2

– The eye is directed outward, away from the form.

The eye is directed into the form.

Question 3

Negative space –

Answer 3

“holes” in the form of a sculpture

Question 4

Focal points or focal areas are established by

Answer 4

1. convergence of line,
2. encirclement,
3. contrast of color,
4. motion, and
5. negative space.

Question 5

Dynamics

Answer 5

refers to the implication of motion suggested by certain forms or poses found in sculptures.