clay sculpture
Shaped earth artwork
Clay sculpture is three-dimensional artwork made by shaping clay—either modeling it by hand, carving it, or building it up in layers.
The clay may be fired in a kiln to harden permanently, or left unfired.
The museum's collection includes ancient clay sculptures from Mesopotamia.
Distinguished from ceramics, which emphasizes functional vessels, clay sculpture focuses on artistic or decorative forms.
- slipMinor error or misstep
- moldingDecorative architectural edging
- greenwareUnfired clay pottery
- air dryEvaporate moisture naturally
- coilingLooping around repeatedly
form · Xi'an · burnishing · kiln · armature · pinching · pinch pot · sponge · terracotta · terra cotta warriors · firing · glaze · score · hands · carving · shape · sculpting · ceramic
- art termspainting, drawing, portrait, landscape, still life
- kids craftsfinger paint, finger painting, crayons, coloring, construction paper
- sculpturestatue, sculptor, sculpting, bronze, marble
- clay & ceramicsterracotta, porcelain, stoneware, earthenware, kaolin
- ceramicspottery, porcelain, cup, bowl, plate
- Asian craftsbamboo weaving, basketry, cloisonne, incense burner, silk embroidery
clay sculpturestone sculpture
Art hewn from rock
marble sculpture · stone carving · marble carving · wood carving · bronze sculpture
clay sculpturepainting
Pigment on canvas
drawing · fresco · print · photograph · digital art