Glossary of sculpting


This page describe terms and jargon related to sculpture and sculpting.

A

armature

additive

assemblage

B

bozzetto

A small terracotta sketch of a sculpture: see maquette.

C

carving

casting

Ciment Fondu

cold cast bronze

D

direct carving

H

Hydrocal

I

indirect

K

kinetic sculpture

M

maquette

modeling

mould

P

papier-mâché

patina

plasticene

plaster cast

pointing machine

R

roughing out

S

sand casting

T

Taille directe

See Direct carving

truth to materials