Ch 12 Quiz

high-relief sculpture.
Explanation: The Sacrifice of Isaac by Lorenzo Ghiberti and Filippo Brunelleschi are examples of high-relief sculpture. High-relief sculpture is a type of sculpture that has figures that project out from a flat background. The figures in high-relief sculpture are usually only a few inches thick.

clay.
Explanation: The sculptural material most commonly associated with modeling" or additive processes is clay. This is because clay is a malleable material that can be easily shaped and molded into a variety of different forms. Additionally, clay is a relatively inexpensive material, making it a popular choice for artists who are working with limited budgets."

naturalism
Explanation: in carvingThe Egyptians were renowned for their skill in carving stone, and their sculptures were highly stylized. The Greeks added a greater degree of naturalism to their own sculptures, making them more realistic. They also added authenticity, making sure that their sculptures looked like real people, rather than idealized figures.

contrapposto.
Explanation: Kouros sculptures are characterized by their upright stance and their rigid, frontality. This characteristic stance is made possible by the shifting or counterpositioning of weight around the axis of the spine, which allows the figure to appear stable and grounded. This pose is called contrapposto, and it is a key element of Greek sculpture. The term contrapposto" comes from the Italian word "contrapposto," which means "opposite." This refers to the way in which the weight is shifted from one leg to the other, creating a sense of movement and dynamism. The term "perspective" refers to the way in which the figure is seen from different angles. The term "pose tolerance" refers to the fact that the figure can be seen from different angles without losing its balance. The term "chiaroscuro" refers to the use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and volume."

the wood's grain.
Explanation: One of the complex aspects of wood carving that a sculptor must pay attention to is the wood's grain. The wood's grain can give the sculpture a lot of character and can make the sculpture look more realistic. The wood's grain can also be used to create different textures on the sculpture.

bronze.
Explanation: Casting is a process in which a material is heated until it becomes liquid, and then poured into a mold. The material will then solidify in the mold, taking on the shape of the mold. The most common materials used in casting are steel, bronze, wood, and clay.

in-the-round
Explanation: Auguste Rodin's The Burghers of Calais is a remarkable example of low-relief sculpture. It is a bas-relief, or low-relief, sculpture, meaning that the figures are only slightly raised from the background. The sculpture is in-the-round, meaning that it can be viewed from all sides. However, the figures are not fully three-dimensional; they are only partially carved. Assemblage is a type of sculpture that is made from found objects.

frieze
Explanation: Maidens and Stewards is a fragment of the Panathenaic Procession, which is a high relief statue. The Panathenaic Procession was a sculptural convention in ancient Greece that depicted a procession of maidens carrying offerings to the goddess Athena.

They are both earthworks.

assemblage
Explanation: In art, assemblage is an artistic process that involves putting together found objects and materials to create a new work of art. The found objects and materials can be anything from everyday items to more unusual objects, and the finished work of art can be either two-dimensional or three-dimensional. Trompe-l'oeil is a painting technique that uses realistic imagery to create the illusion of a three-dimensional space. Relief sculpture is a type of sculpture in which the figures are carved in relief, or raised, from a flat background. Eclectic borrowing is the process of borrowing elements from different styles or periods of art and combining them into a new work.

passing through a "living door" formed by the two naked artists, one male and the other female.

live flowering plants.
Explanation: Jeff Koons's Puppy is an assemblage that uses, among other materials, live flowering plants, live goldfish, plastic flowering plants, and real animal fur. The work is a criticism of the shallowness of American culture, which Koons sees as obsessed with material possessions and celebrity. The work is also a commentary on the American dream, which Koons believes is based on false promises.

brass casting.
Explanation: The African kingdom of Benin had a long history of refining the art of stone carving. By the late fourteenth century, they had developed tremendous skill in carving intricate designs into stone. This allowed them to create beautiful works of art that were highly prized by other cultures. In addition to their skill in stone carving, the people of Benin were also experts in brass casting. They used this technique to create a variety of objects, including statues and jewelry. The people of Benin were also skilled in wood carving. They used this skill to create a variety of objects, including furniture and sculptures.

sculpture in-the-round.
Explanation: Giambologna's The Capture of the Sabine Women is an example of high relief.

ceramics
Explanation: The Tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuangdi includes an extraordinary grouping of stonework. The tomb is a massive underground mausoleum that includes more than 8,000 life-size terra-cotta soldiers, horses, and chariots. The soldiers are each unique, with different facial expressions and poses. The tomb also includes terra-cotta acrobats, musicians, and officials.

the power of the community's women.
Explanation: The Yoruba display piece produced for an oba, or king, is meant to reflect the king's power and the history of the community. The king's power is reflected in the size and grandeur of the piece, as well as the number of figures included. The history of the community is reflected in the scenes depicted and the symbols used.

It was cast in several pieces and then welded together.
Explanation: The Burghers of Calais was sculpted by Rodin in 1884, and depicts six men from the town of Calais who were willing to sacrifice their lives in order to save their town from being conquered by England. The sculpture is life-size, and Rodin used a technique called pointing" to create the illusion of movement and to add expressive details to the figures. This technique involves chiseling away at the stone to create lines and shadows that give the impression of movement and volume."

ka.
Explanation: The Egyptians believed that the spirit of the deceased needed to be guided into the afterlife by a funerary statue. The statue would be carved to resemble the deceased as they wanted to be remembered in eternity. The most common type of statue was the ka statue, which was thought to contain the spirit of the deceased.

happenings.

introduces sculpture and other materials into a space to transform our experience of it.
Explanation: Nancy Rubins's Pleasure Point is an installation because it uses water to create form. The sculpture is made up of carved boxes that tell stories in installments. The boxes are filled with water and the water is used to create the sculpture's form. The sculpture also illustrates delicious foods and candies. The sculpture introduces sculpture and other materials into a space to transform our experience of it.