Classify Three of the Four Basic Sculptural Methods (Modeling, Assembling

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Essay

Classify three of the four basic sculptural methods (modeling, assembling, carving, and casting) as additive or subtractive, giving a reason for each of your classifications. Then briefly explain the process of casting. Identify at least one work that illustrates each of these methods of making a sculpture.

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