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Introduction to Sculpture
Sculpture has always been characterized by a real diversity of materials. Originally materials such bronze, marble, metal, and wood were used due to their intrinsic and unique qualities, such as durability. However, over the last fifty years this list has expanded to include almost any material that is common in our everyday lives (including found items) whether durable or not. Subject matter and focus for the work can be equally diverse: abstract, conceptual and figurative. From the monumental to the anecdotal, sculpture is the way it is defined at any particular moment. For most of history, it was defined by its figurative roots. In the latter part of the 20th century, sculpture expanded its use of new materials and forms of expression, and figurative sculpture was seen by many as backwater. Today, sculpture is moving towards a further evolution of the past centurys innovation often including various aspect of technology and modern living but is also incorporating what came before that. This is evidenced by the resurgence in figurative sculpture.Featured Members
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Galleries (see all)
- Galerie Madeline Jolly
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South Burgundy, France
The Gallery Madeline Jolly is devoted to Jean Cocteau. Original... - The Sculpture Center
- Cleveland, OH
- A New Leaf Gallery
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Sonoma, CA
Founded in 1990, the fine art gallery, with walls which are the stunning landscape...
Museums (see all)
- The Barnes Foundation
- Merion, PA
- Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
- Boulder, CO
- J. Paul Getty Museum
- Los Angeles, CA
Sculpture Gardens (see all)
- Brookgreen Gardens
- Murrells Inlet, SC
- Grounds For Sculpture
- Hamilton, NJ
- National Gallery of Art: Sculpture Garden
- Washington DC, USA
Books (see all)
- Martin Puryear
- Modeling the Head in Clay
- Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure
- Covers modeling from casts, live models; measurements; frameworks; scale of proportions;...
Publications (see all)
- Sculpture Magazine
- An international, monthly magazine dedicated to all forms of contemporary sculpture.
- Sculptural Pursuit
- A quarterly art/literary publication in full color, explores the world of sculpture.
- The Sculpture Journal
- Bi-yearly. An international forum for writers and scholars in the field of post-classical sculpture.
Publications (see all)
- World Sculpture News
- A quarterly publication concerning international sculpture news.
- Perspectives on Contemporary Sculpture Publication
- Series of books on contemporary sculpture, created by The International Sculpture Center.
- Public Sculpture of Britain
- The nine voulmes of the publication aims to provide a full survey of sculpture in Britain.
Associations (see all)
- The International Sculpture Center
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Hamilton, NJ
Non-profit organization. Objectives: advance the creation and understanding... - National Sculpture Society
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New York, NY
Oldest organization of professional sculptors in the United States. Encourages... - Contemporary Sculptors Association
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Victoria, Australia
Non-profit organization. Dedicated to promoting and extending the role...
Education (see all)
- University at Albany
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Albany, NY
BA in Studio Art with a concentration in Sculpture. - Yale University
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New Haven, CT
MFA in Sculpture - Boston University
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Boston, MA
MFA in Sculpture
Art Suppliers (see all)
- Alec Tiranti Ltd - Sculptors' Tools
- Leading UK Manufacturer & Supplier of Sculptors' Tools, Materials and Studio Equipment, for...
- Art City Studios
- Offers a unique combination of resident sculptors and an outstanding selection of raw materials...
- Brad Oren Sculpture Supply
- Complete Source For Stone, Abrasives, and Sculpting Tools, carries a whole line of high quality...
Foundries (see all)
- A&P Foundry
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2065 E 37th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90058
310-392-1360 - Ace Aluminum Brass Casting Company
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203 S. Industrial Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75207
214-565-1177
email: acefoundry@aol.com - ACME Foundry
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402 W 126th St Argos Inc.
Rt 312
Brewster, NY 10509
914-278-2454