Throughout history, artists have generally used four main techniques to create their work:

Historically, sculpture was often tied to . Think of the giant marble statues of Greek gods, the terracotta warriors of China, or the stoic Pharaohs of Egypt. These pieces were designed to be permanent and awe-inspiring.

A process where a liquid material (like molten bronze) is poured into a mold. This allows for durable, metal versions of modeled works.

Sculpture is uniquely "human" because it shares our physical reality. Whether it is a tiny jade carving or a massive steel structure in a city square, sculpture changes how we perceive the environment around us. It turns "empty space" into a story.

A modern approach where different materials (found objects, scrap metal, plastic) are joined together, often through welding or gluing. From Monuments to Modernity