Art Gallery Project: Sculpture Theme Presentation - Waldorf University

This presentation delves into the art of sculpture, focusing on its significance and diverse forms. It begins with an introduction explaining the author's interest in the subject and outlines the presentation's objectives. The presentation then examines various sculpture types, including freestanding and relief sculptures, and highlights the additive process. Several artworks are analyzed, each with details on the artist, year, dimensions, visual elements, design principles, and background explanations. Formal, contextual, and expressive art criticism theories are discussed, offering a comprehensive understanding of the artworks. The presentation concludes with a comprehensive statement emphasizing the impact of sculpture on society, creativity, and cultural values. References to relevant sources are also included.

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Student name
Waldorf University
Date

SCULPTURE
• The type of art that has been chosen in this paper is the sculpture. This
is one of the most significant art forms in the world.
• Various famous sculptors have worked across it. There are various
types of sculptures that can be found in this scenario.
• Some of these are freestanding sculpture, relief sculpture, additive
process, low and high relief.
• All these various types of cultures are indeed significant to note the
development of this art.

SCULPUTURE
• This theme has interested me a lot since I am a student of art form and
I had to go through the various chapters of this book to choose which
one I would follow.
• After going through most of the chapters I have found several
innovative features and techniques in these sculptures.
• Relief sculpture and additive process are the two most significant
sculpture types that I have found.

1. high relief sculpture
Martin Puryear
2006-07
35" x 72" (88cm x 182cm)
Artwork image
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1. Artwork Title
Visual Elements:
• wood
• Tar
• stone
• wire
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1. Artwork Title
Design Principles:
• Rhythm/repetition
• unity/harmony
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1. Artwork Title
• The white colour in the background acts as a complementary colour

2. Army on the March
Angkor Wat
1100-1150
135* 5 cm
Artwork image
ation

2. Artwork Title
Visual Elements:
• devatas
• bas-reliefs
• ediments extensive garlands
• narrative scenes
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2. Artwork Title
Design Principles:
• low intensity colour
• rough texture
• use of organic shapes
• Horizontal and vertical lines, and diagonal lines
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2. Artwork Title
• No background.

3. Maya classic
Artist’s name
600
76* 3