The Art of Sculpture
The Art of Sculpture Long before man could record history, people were sculpting free standing figures out of bones rocks and other objects. It is said that sculpting is the art of the people, and it is a more powerful art than literature and painting because it can be touched and felt. When a sculpture is in a gallery our attention is sustained by an intensified visual engagement. This is what makes its fixed shape come alive in the viewer’s eyes.
Before the 20th century, sculpture was considered a representational art; but its scope has now been extended to include nonrepresentational forms. Sculpting has evolved over many years and it has long been accepted that the forms of functional three – dimensional objects such as furniture, pots, and buildings can also be seen as expressive and beautiful without being any way representational. The art of sculpture has changed over the years and continues to grow everyday as seen through architecture and structural design.
Sculpting as an art form goes back to the pre historic times. Sculpting was used in rituals and community gatherings, and has made a huge impact in people’s values and beliefs. During the 4th century, most people did not know how to read or write and therefore needed visual artifacts that they could embrace. Leaders of that time turned to sculptures which were then displayed in public squares, outside schools, and basically anywhere that people could see and embrace them every day.
The history of sculpting would not be complete if religion was not mentioned as a heavy influence. Sculpture is often an expression of religion and has been central in religious devotion in many cultures. Religious leaders told stories and often taught people about their beliefs through pictures and sculptures. In Catholic cathedrals sculptures are intended to testify the permanent presence of the sacred persons who support the church of God until the end of time. Without the influence of religion; it is very
Before the 20th century, sculpture was considered a representational art; but its scope has now been extended to include nonrepresentational forms. Sculpting has evolved over many years and it has long been accepted that the forms of functional three – dimensional objects such as furniture, pots, and buildings can also be seen as expressive and beautiful without being any way representational. The art of sculpture has changed over the years and continues to grow everyday as seen through architecture and structural design.
Sculpting as an art form goes back to the pre historic times. Sculpting was used in rituals and community gatherings, and has made a huge impact in people’s values and beliefs. During the 4th century, most people did not know how to read or write and therefore needed visual artifacts that they could embrace. Leaders of that time turned to sculptures which were then displayed in public squares, outside schools, and basically anywhere that people could see and embrace them every day.
The history of sculpting would not be complete if religion was not mentioned as a heavy influence. Sculpture is often an expression of religion and has been central in religious devotion in many cultures. Religious leaders told stories and often taught people about their beliefs through pictures and sculptures. In Catholic cathedrals sculptures are intended to testify the permanent presence of the sacred persons who support the church of God until the end of time. Without the influence of religion; it is very