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What is the difference between sculpting and painting?
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The difference between sculpting and painting is the type of work produced. Sculpting is the process of working materials into a three-dimensional work of art. Sculptors produce pieces out of wood, marble, stone, clay, found objects and many other materials. Painting is the term for applying pigments, such as oil paints or acrylics, to a surface, such as canvas fabric, to create a two-dimensional work of art. Explore a large collection of sculptures and paintings on 1stDibs.
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Bisque Porcelain and Gilt Candelabras w/ Putti
Located in Beachwood, OH
Bisque Porcelain and Gilt Candelabras
Figures of putti supporting the arms, porcelain floral candle cups.
24 x 11.5 inches
Category
19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Embrace (Light Grey) by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, dynamic
Located in Paris, FR
Embrace (Light Grey) is a Fired clay constructed and painted sculpture by Patricia Volk, dimensions are 36 × 55 × 62 cm (14.1 × 21.6 × 24.4 in).
It is a unique signed piece and com...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Paint
Moon by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting and wall sculpture, original
Located in Paris, FR
Moon is a unique painting and wall sculpture by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This artwork is made with polished pink copper leaves on metal frame, dimensions are 1...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Inner Energy by Yann Guillon - Bronze sculpture, male figure, nude torso, dark
By Yann Guillon
Located in Paris, FR
Inner Energy is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Yann Guillon, dimensions are 30 × 25 × 20 cm (11.8 × 9.8 × 7.9 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of a l...
Category
1990s Contemporary Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The Group by Martine Demal - Bronze sculpture, group of human figures, harmony
Located in Paris, FR
The Group is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 40 × 21.5 × 5.5 cm (15.7 × 8.5 × 2.2 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is par...
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Feline IV by Pierre Yermia - Contemporary animal sculpture, bronze, cat, elegant
Located in Paris, FR
Feline IV is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 24 × 90 × 20 cm (9.4 × 35.4 × 7.9 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part o...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
