Sculptures: Unit 3

            Sculptures are one of the finest and most complicated forms of art. Original sculptures such as the ones done by Egyptians were rigid and blocky. The Romans added shape and human physiques to sculpting. Nowadays, Sculptures are evolving and they have many different types. It’s important for sculptures to have balance, and proportion. I find it interesting that sculptors use the same triangular idea that many painters use to make their masterpieces balanced and proportioned.

            I appeal to sculptures a lot because they are physical 3-D representations that you can touch. It is also much easier to observe different textures and forms artistry of a sculpture then a painting. Sculptures can be made with clay, bronze, wood, and jade. I prefer bronze sculptures because they are more solid, smooth, and lasting as opposed to clay sculptures which are brittle and dry. Yet, by far the best sculptures were ones made of gold, such as the famous Egyptian pharaoh sculpture. In present times, gold has become more valuable and used for jewelry. The hyper-realistic sculptures made by contemporary artists are amazing and well-articulated, but I prefer smooth textured sculptures. Stone sculptures of hands, swans, and other things are very calming to me. Someday, I would like to get a sculpture specifically made to fit my aesthetic.