Lesson 8 Flashcards
is an art form that requires of the artist creative use of balance, skill in the use
of materials, and physical strength.
sculpture
is in the alternate role of domestic cook struggling with a fish frying in
a pan while a cat lolls by and a saltimbanque cooly stands guard.
harried artist
is the favorite subject matter of sculptor Abdulmari Imao. "With his
large-scale sculptures and monuments of Muslim and regional heroes and leaders
gracing selected sites from Batanes to Tawi-tawi, Imao has helped develop among
cultural groups trust and confidence necessary for the building of a more just and
humane society
sarimanok
He was proclaimed National Artist for Sculpture in 2006.
abdulmari imao
can only be carved, drilled, abraded, and polished.
stone
lends itself to the same
processes more easily although modern technology permits it to be permanently bent
and molded. is appealing for its grain, its color, and its origin in a living tree.
wood
can be cast, cut, drilled, filled, extruded, bent, forged, and stamped.
metal
Abdulmari
Imao’s Sarimanok with Fishes (see p. 55) is done in
brass standing on wood base
has beautiful surface and color characteristics and is the most common casting
material.
bronze
It is not very permanent and can easily be
changed or damaged in handling. It can also be deformed when exposed to heat.
wax
is more responsive than wood or stone. However, it possesses little
strength in tension or compression and requires an armature for support.
terracota or clay
is not in
itself a permanent material. If fired, it is subject to the size limitations of a kiln and a
variety of engineering considerations.
clay
is an example of a sculpture in terracotta painted with acrylic. It is a good medium to
use to express the artist's state of mind amidst domestic work which prevented her from
making artworks.
Julie Lluch’s Picasso and I
is becoming popular in the Philippines. It is used by many installation artists and
sculptors.
resin
is a Chinese contemporary artist known for his political activitism. He
has openly criticized the Chinese government and its stance for human rights
and has been apprehended and jailed in Beijing.
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