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Stone Clay Metal Glass
Age 18 · Art
Artworks take shape through four material families: stone, clay, metal and glass. Each material is worked by methods that suit it, such as carving, modelling, casting and assembling.
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In the picture
- A limestone block under a chisel: a smooth curved face cut into the stone
- A clay figure on a board: thumb marks pressing the soft mass into a torso
- A crucible pouring bronze into a plaster mould: molten metal filling a hollow shape
- Welded steel strips: separate pieces joined into a small abstract form
- Coloured glass pieces in lead strips: flat fragments assembled into a panel
Examples
- A ceramic mug: clay modelled and fired into a useful vessel.
- A stained-glass window: glass pieces assembled with metal strips.
Key takeaways
- Carving removes material; modelling builds it up; casting pours liquid into a mould; assembling joins separate parts.
- The material’s properties guide the method and shape the final artwork.
Quiz: Stone Clay Metal Glass (Age 18)
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Which method removes material to shape a form?
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Which method pours liquid material into a mould?
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What guides the method used and the final shape of an artwork?
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