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High Relief

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Sculpture technique where the deeply carved figures stand out from the background, often supported by undercutting.

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Earthworks

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Outdoor sculptures made from the earth itself, including rocks, soil, and natural materials.

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Cor-Ten Steel

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A type of weathering steel that forms a stable rust-like appearance, used for its natural look and durability.

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Bronze

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A metal alloy used for casting, known for its strength and ability to capture fine details.

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Kinetic Sculpture

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Sculpture that moves, either by natural forces like wind or through mechanical means.

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Carving

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A subtractive process where material is removed to reveal the final form of the sculpture.

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Wood

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An organic, carve-able material that varies widely in hardness and texture.

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Sand Casting

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A casting method where sand is used to create the mold into which molten metal is poured.

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Direct Metal Sculpture

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Sculpture technique in which metal is cut, shaped, and welded without casting or molding.

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Terracotta

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Fired earthenware, often unglazed, used for figurines and architectural embellishments.

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Ice Sculpting

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Carving sculptures from ice, typically using chainsaws, chisels, and other tools, often for temporary display.

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Assemblage

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An artistic form that involves putting together found objects to create a three-dimensional work of art.

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Chain Saw Carving

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The use of a chainsaw to carve sculptures from blocks of wood, often for creating large-scale works.

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Fiberglass

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A lightweight and strong material made from glass fibers, used for large-scale sculptures.

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Acrylic

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A plastic material used by some modern sculptors for its versatility and translucency.

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Marble

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A metamorphic rock prized for sculpting, known for its durability and beauty, used since ancient times for statues and buildings.

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Modeling

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An additive process where a soft, pliable material is shaped by the artist's hands or tools.

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Glassblowing

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Forming sculptures by inflating molten glass into a bubble using a blowpipe.

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Stone

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A durable material used in carving that includes varieties such as marble, limestone, and granite.

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Clay

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A soft, malleable material commonly used in modeling; can be fired to create ceramics.

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Paper-Mache

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A sculpting material made from paper pieces or pulp bound with an adhesive like glue, often used for lightweight objects.

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Welding

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A process of joining metals by melting the workpieces and adding a filler material to form a strong joint.

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Plaster

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A material often used for creating a mold or a temporary sculpture; can be carved or cast.

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Forging

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A process of shaping metal using compressive forces like hammering, especially iron or steel.

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Installations

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Artistic genre of three-dimensional works designed to transform the perception of a space.

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Bas-Relief

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A low-relief sculpture technique where the figures are slightly raised from the background.

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Alabaster

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A soft, translucent stone often used for small, finely detailed sculptures due to its workability.

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Casting

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A process where molten material is poured into a mold and allowed to harden, capturing the mold's shape.

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Lost Wax Casting

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A method where a wax model is covered in refractory material to create a mold, then melted out and replaced with metal.

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Digital Sculpting

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Using software to create models in a virtual three-dimensional space, which can then be 3D printed.

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