Diversity of Materials in Contemporary Sculpture Applications

Abstract

In the light of archaeological findings, man learned to shape and process metal over time after discovery of fire, and produced objects that he could use in daily life by melting and pouring metal material with the metal discovered. The relevant archaeological findings revealed that the method of casting bronze sculptures with the technique of destroying wax has a history starting from the years before Christ. The current study was addressed on the contribution of the new generation materials to the design and application processes in the art of sculpture, with the Industrial Revolution, the replacement of human power by machines and the acceleration of technological developments. Herewith the study, it was aimed to examine traditional methods, today's technology and alternative methods.