Intro to Sculpture

is the branch of art that deals directly with the 3-Dimensional world.

• Sculpture
• Ceramics

• Carving

• Form

Answer explanation

Form is an Element of Art. Sculpture is a branch of art.

Method of construction where material is carved or chipped away

• Additive

• Removing

• Carving

• Subtractive

Style of Sculpture that is meant to be viewed from all sides

• sculpture in the round

• low relief

• high relief

• installation

technique used to combine or add materials, such as clay, together.

• additive technique
• subtractive technique

• additional technique

• acclimation technique

Answer explanation

When you ADD material back into a form, you are using the additive technique.

Which term best describes this sculpture?

• oceanic

• biomorphic

• assemblage

• jearnarpiean

Answer explanation

Biomorphic form, also known as organic abstraction, is a form or drawing that evokes something living like a plant, animal, or human.

Element of Art that is best described as three-dimensional

• Line

• Shape

• Texture

• Form

What is the definition of Negative Space?

• is the empty space around and between the subject(s) of an image

• Element of Form

• space that is not positive

• the subject or areas of interest in an artwork, such as a person's face or figure in a portrait

Answer explanation

Rubin's vase is an optical illusion in which the negative space around the vase forms the silhouettes of two faces in profile.

On your Foam Cup Sculpture, the negative space is the area in which you removed material.

Using an educated guess, what is the correct name for this tool?

• Double Loop Tool

• Scraper

• Ribbon Tool

• Loop Tool

Answer explanation

Both Double Loop Tool and Ribbon Tool are correct.

Which term best describes someone who works with primarily with sculptures?

• Sculptor
• Potter

• Painter

What is the term used for a sculpture that is meant to be viewed from all angles?

• Walk around Sculpture

• Sculpture in the Around

• Sculpture in the Round

• Sculptures that are Round

Answer explanation

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