The Figure In the Art

The human figure in art is often represented in the art medium of

Types of sculpture include:

• abstract sculpture
• anatomical sculpture

• kinetic sculpture

• bronze sculpture

How didn't Antony Gormley use the human figure in his sculptures to explore themes of human existence?

• By showing human connection to the world around them

• By showing how the human form can be shown in different poses

• By stripping away details to focus on the core shape and structure of the human form

• By evoking a sense of isolation or introspection

Choose which words describe Giacometti's figures

• Elongated

• Gaunt

• Hard

• Skeletal

The experiences and aftermath of World War II had a profound impact on Giacometti, how do his figure sculptures show this?

• His sculptures often appear as though they are caught in a moment of intense observation, emphasising the subjectivity and complexity of human perception

• His skeletal and abstract figures challenge classical notions of beauty and proportion, offering a more raw and authentic representation

• The elongated and emaciated forms convey a sense of existential angst and the fragility of human life

• The ghostly figures symbolise the resilience and vulnerability of humanity in the face of suffering

Giacometti’s work was a reaction against the traditional and idealised representations of the human figure in art. What two art movements influenced his work?

• Modernism

• Surrealism

• Cubism

• Traditionalism

Giacometti aimed to capture the essence of human beings rather than their external appearances. What two ways do his sculptures show this?

• His sculptures depict the inner emotions and psychological states of the subjects rather than focusing on physical details.
• His sculptures emphasise the subjects' clothing and accessories over their inner essence

• His sculptures are exact replicas of the subjects' external appearances
• His sculptures often appear as though they are caught in a moment of intense observation

Idealisation and naturalism are styles of sculpture depicting the human form known as what type of art?

Which of the following is NOT a traditional art movement?

• Ancient Greek and Roman

• Renaissance Sculpture

• Postmodernism

• 19th-Century Realism

As a measure of human form an average male human is said to be...

• six feet tall

• seven heads tall

• eight heads tall

• six heads tall