Sculpture

The Human Head
Robert Arneson
The human head has been one of the most important subjects in the history of sculpture from prehistory to contemporary times.  It is important as artists to view the work of other artists for ideas and inspiration.

Please search the web and bookmark 5 examples you think are interesting. (search portrait sculpture, sculpture heads, contemporary sculpture etc.)

Please use this form to write a response about one of the examples.

  • What is the sculptor doing that is unique?
  • What style qualities do you see? (use of texture, amount of detail, distortion or exageration of shapes etc.)
  • What is the purpose of the sculpture? (comic, dramatic,  political, express a feeling, etc.)
  • See your responses here

     

    Here are some links go get you started:

    Roman portrait sculpture

    Contemporary sculptors