When is International Sculpture Day?

Monday April 24th

International Sculpture Day, which takes place every year in April, raises the profile, appreciation, and admiration of sculpture on the last Saturday in April. Sculptors around the world are also on display their artistic talents.

International Sculpture Day - Last Saturday in April

Sculpture is a subordinated of sculpture in three dimensions. sculpture derives from the Latin word sculpere, which means to carve. Sculptors create their sculptures from a variety of materials. Although many of the traditional materials include wood, stone, metal, and ceramics, some sculptors concentrate in non-traditional materials. They use things like ice, toothpicks, and even LEGOs. Sculptors also use materials, colors, texture, and size to evoke an emotion or response from the viewer. Their methods are also unique. Sculptors sculpture their sculptures using one of the four main methods. These techniques include carving, molding, casting, and assembling.

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