Sculpture Basics
Techniques
Space and Balance
Sculpture History
100

This type of artwork is three-dimensional.

What is sculpture?

100

This technique involves cutting away from solid materials.

What is carving?

100

The area surrounding or between objects in a sculpture is known as this.

What is negative space?

100

Sculptures as old as this many years have been discovered across the world.

What is 40,000 years?

200

This term refers to actual objects or forms in a sculpture. 

What is positive space?

200

Shaping or building up materials is known as this technique. 

What is modeling?

200

The physical forms in a sculpture are called this. 

What is positive space?

200

These are some of the most common historical materials used in sculpture.

What are ivory, wood, clay, stone, and bronze?

300

This term describes empty areas around or between forms.

What is negative space?

300

This technique uses tools to assemble and build sculptures. 

What is constructing?

300

 A type of balance where two sides are identical. 

What is symmetrical balance?

300

This sculpture material is what an elephant's tusk is made of.

What is ivory? 

400

Balance where two sides are different but still look balanced is called this. 

What is asymmetrical balance?

400

Name two of four main sculpture techniques we covered.

What are carving, modeling, casting, and constructing?

400

Name the two types of space in a sculpture.

What are positive and negative space?

500

A technique where a mold is used, and liquid material is poured in.

What is casting?

500

This type of balance is achieved with different sides but harmonious design. 

What is asymmetrical balance?

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