Methods of Execution of Sculpture

Question 1

Subtraction

Answer 1

– carved works, made by cutting or chipping away; usually wood or stone (marble)

Question 2

Addition

Answer 2

(or Construction) – “built sculptures” that require the joining together of separate pieces, either of the same material or of different materials

Question 3

Substitution

Answer 3

– creation of a sculpture using a mold, most commonly using bronze as the material

Question 4

Manipulation

Answer 4

– forming sculpture using the hands, typically using clay.

Question 5

Found (?) –

Answer 5

natural art objects.

Question 6

Ephemeral (?)

Answer 6

– conceptual works, designed to be transitory

Ex. works by Christo and Jeanne-Claude