ADDITIVE SCULPTURE/CONSTRUCTION: 3-D work made by putting pieces of material
ARMATURE: A linear skeleton which provides support for other materials
ASSEMBLAGE: A work made from objects or pieces of objects originally intended for other
CASTING: Creating forms by pouring liquid material into a mold and allowing it to harden.
COMPRESSION: The forcing or crushing of material into a smaller, denser condition and its
FABRICATION: The assembling of materials into forms by various construction techniques
FOUND OBJECTS: Objects not originally intended as art objects, but which are used in a 3-D design for their formal or conceptual qualities.
IN THE ROUND: Any 3-D object which is self-supporting and designed to be viewed from all
INSTALLATION ART: Sculptural environments that are usually site-specific, composed of mixed media, temporary, and which question the traditional notions of art presentation.
MAQUETTE: A small-scale model for a larger sculpture.
MIXED MEDIA: Combinations of different materials to create a visually and physically
MODELING: Creating forms with pliable materials such as clay by using the hands and tools.
MODULE: A small unit which can be repeated to create a larger piece.
MOLDMAKING: Creating a hollow negative form around an existing positive form, for the
PERFORMANCE ART: A live presentation, often including the artist, usually combining
RELIEF: Sculpture where forms project out from a flat surface (high, low, & sunken variations).
SITE-SPECIFIC: Refers to art works designed and installed exclusively in a particular location.
SUBTRACTIVE SCULPTURE/CARVING: 3-D work made by removing excess material from a larger piece of material.
