like aphrodite of milo ( i think thats what its called) these sculptures are all beautiful but no arms! why is that?
2007-06-15 04:38:26 · 5 answers · asked by Christi F 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Sculpture
Traditionally sculpture would have been carved out of stone. Stone is a naturally formed material. The most popular stone to carve is marble (statuaria) white/grey and was formed by the laying down of tiny creatures skeletons(calcium)millions of years ago and then with time,heat and pressure transforming into a solid rock.(metamorphosis's). because the rock was formed in layers it has a "bed" and is flawed. If you carve an arm or leg in a piece of marble it is exposed to failure. If I sculpt a figure I will make the legs together or the arms close to the body to strengthen the form. Most torso's are carved with out arms. It is a bit arty/science to focus on the heart , soul and mind of the subject.Some of the famous armless pieces may have been damaged by war,time and natural disasters. I would argue that because of this a sculpture without arms is OK with the observer. Miguel.
2007-06-15 13:22:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 01:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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like aphrodite of milo ( i think thats what its called) these sculptures are all beautiful but no arms! why is that?
2015-08-24 11:34:19 · answer #3 · answered by Revkah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Oh how sweet, Nessie! Although, If Emmett and I had a child who documented what they saw, it would be a little more R-rated! All im saying is that Emmett and I express our love for each other, not just emotionally/verbally, but physically too- and we dont hide it! Say hi to your mommy for me Love you nessie! *hugs renesmee* EDIT: I liked what you wrote!
2016-04-07 00:00:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The arms fall off after the sculpture has been made
2007-06-15 04:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by HP Wombat 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Most weren't made that way. They fell off over time.
2007-06-15 05:05:21 · answer #6 · answered by kermit 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yep! Someone wanted a momento. So he broke off the arms and took them with him.
2007-06-15 04:49:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no, no, no, the true answer is they were cut off by the religious right because the scupltures were all touching themselves inappropriately , silly birds !
2007-06-15 11:20:19 · answer #8 · answered by popartist 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋