https://padlet.com/shairamilla/rm0cc94oxxak en-us 2019-03-28 09:12:19 UTC 2019-03-28 15:20:12 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Clouds.png shairamilla https://padlet.com/shairamilla/rm0cc94oxxak/wish/346034667 With this module, I learned of the definition of a sculpture as a fine art, and that certain elements and principles contribute to its beauty.

Charles Blanc, quoted in Gilson, described sculpture as "the art of expressing ideas, feelings, or characteristics by the chose and obvious imitation of living forms." This definition tells us two things about sculpture: a) it can be in reference to an idea, and b) that it is a representation of the natural world. The sculptor, being a part of the world, would have the tendency to draw inspiration from it. Still, the sculpture is apart from social institutions. Its beauty is immanent. 

Another interesting point is the element of time. Unlike other art forms such as paintings and dance, the viewer must move around the sculpture to appreciate it as a whole. Sculptures are, after all, three-dimensional, and can thus offer different perspectives when viewed from different angles.

Furthermore, sculptures that do not possess a direct representation of the natural world is still just as interesting. Abstractions in sculpture require the viewer to think of connections present in the artwork. There is a certain idea that it may convey which is implicit, or there may be a certain feeling that it attempts to spark from the viewer.

All in all, I understood that sculptures are to be respected for its ingenuity and creativity. ]]> 2019-03-28 09:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/shairamilla/rm0cc94oxxak/wish/346034667 shairamilla https://padlet.com/shairamilla/rm0cc94oxxak/wish/346034743 The module in class focused on Western sculptures made from marble, metal, and solid stone or rock. I would be interested in learning about sculptures made from wires, or wood, as these are unusual materials to use. More than that, I would also appreciate learning more about Philippine sculptures, and the influences of Philippine society onto the sculptures. ]]> 2019-03-28 09:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/shairamilla/rm0cc94oxxak/wish/346034743 shairamilla https://padlet.com/shairamilla/rm0cc94oxxak/wish/346035569 Prior to taking this module on , I did not think much of sculptures. I saw them as a solid figure sculpted for political propaganda, and disguised as art. This was due to the fact that the public sculptures (that is, those that are available in public spaces outside of museums) around the country represented war heroes or political leaders. One such example is the sculpture along EDSA of the Katipunan, which serves as a historical monument. Still, I find them beautiful, and they evoked a sense of patriotism in me. So, suffice to say, I had little appreciation for sculptures as a fine art. ]]> 2019-03-28 09:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/shairamilla/rm0cc94oxxak/wish/346035569