bronzework
Copper-tin art pieces
Bronzework is the craft of making objects from bronze, or the objects themselves.
The term covers both decorative pieces and functional items—sculptures, doors, fixtures, vessels.
A museum might display ancient Greek bronzework; an architect might specify bronzework for a building's hardware.
The cathedral's bronzework includes massive doors depicting biblical scenes.
Shaping through liquid form
- forgingShaping heated metal; faking documents
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
- chasingFollowing to catch
- lost-waxCasting using melted model
sand-casting · embossing · engraving · inlay · riveting · annealing · patination · gilding
Metallic combination
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- tinElement fifty, Sn
- zincElement thirty
- metalHard conductive solid
ingot · molten · patina · verdigris · oxidation · tarnish · corrosion · greenish
Edged carving implement
- anvilMetal-shaping block
- malletSoft-headed striking tool
- tongsHinged grasping utensil
- crucibleVessel for extreme heat
mold · armature · hammer · punch · stake · mandrel · burnisher · graver
Three-dimensional sculpted likeness
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- bustFailure or sculpture
- reliefEasing of distress
- bas-reliefSculpture projecting slightly
statuary · torso · maquette · monument · plaque · medal · medallion · trophy
West African republic
- ShangEarly Chinese dynasty
- EtruscanAncient central Italian people
- GreekOf Athenian origin
- RomanOf ancient Italy's capital
Celtic · Renaissance · Donatello · Rodin · archaeological · ancient · classical · ceremonial
casting
Shaping through liquid form
- forgingShaping heated metal; faking documents
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
- chasingFollowing to catch
lost-wax · sand-casting · embossing · engraving · inlay · riveting · annealing · patination · gilding · raising
alloy
Metallic combination
metal · ingot · molten · patina · verdigris · oxidation · tarnish · corrosion · greenish · lustrous
chisel
Edged carving implement
crucible · mold · armature · hammer · punch · stake · mandrel · burnisher · graver · forge
statue
Three-dimensional sculpted likeness
bas-relief · statuary · torso · maquette · monument · plaque · medal · medallion · trophy · equestrian
Benin
West African republic
Roman · Celtic · Renaissance · Donatello · Rodin · archaeological · ancient · classical · ceremonial · votive
bell
Hollow resonating instrument
urn · cauldron · brazier · lamp · mirror · hardware · fitting · ornament · finial · candelabra
- ancient artsculpture, sculptures, pottery, mosaics, murals
- Asian Antiquescloisonne, jade pendant, buddha statue, jade dragon, jade bracelet
- world artAfrican art, American art, Asian art, Chinese art, European art
bronzeworkironwork
Objects shaped from heated metal
ironmongery · steelwork · silverwork · goldwork · copperwork
work, working, bronze, workman, workmanship, bronzes, metalwork, metalworker, metalworking