Sculpture vs. Statue: What’s the REAL Difference?

Sculpture vs. Statue: What’s the REAL Difference?

We often use the words “sculpture” and “statue” interchangeably to mean three-dimensional artworks. But are sculptures and statues the same thing? For example, is the Statue of Liberty a statue or a sculpture? What about Michelangelo’s David? Sculpture is a visual art that creates three-dimensional artwork through reductive methods, such as carving, or additive techniques,…

What is Subtractive Sculpture? (Definition and Examples)

What is Subtractive Sculpture? (Definition and Examples)

The art of sculpting dates back to about 40,000 years ago and is one of the most prominent artistic forms of human ideas and expression. Be it Michelangelo’s David or Auguste Rodin’s ‘The Thinker,’ some of the most exquisite sculptures have been carved out of a singular medium, using a technique known as subtractive sculpture. Subtractive…