Sculpture 1 Vocab Unit 3

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Armature

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A framework used to support a sculpture, often made of wire, wood, or other materials.

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Paper Mâché

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A sculptural material made from paper pieces combined with glue or paste.

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Relief

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A sculptural technique where elements are raised from a flat background.

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Bas-Relief

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A type of relief sculpture with shallow depth.

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High Relief

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A type of relief sculpture with significant depth and projection.

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Texture

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The way a surface feels or appears to feel.

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Implied Texture

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The illusion of texture in two-dimensional art.

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Actual Texture

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The physical feel of a surface.

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Form

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A three-dimensional object or the illusion of three-dimensionality in art.

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Volume

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The amount of space a form occupies.