Sculptures
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Abstract Expressionist Sculptures
Epoxy Resin
Early 2000s Abstract Impressionist Sculptures
Vinyl
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures
Vinyl, Resin
2010s Abstract Expressionist Sculptures
Epoxy Resin
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Rubber
2010s Abstract Expressionist Sculptures
Epoxy Resin
2010s Sculptures
Vinyl
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Canvas, Resin, Foam, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Terracotta, Slip, Glaze
1960s Pop Art Sculptures
Nylon
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Sculptures
Rubber
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Neon Light
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Porcelain
1950s Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Earthenware
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Resin
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Lights, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Sculptures
Epoxy Resin
2010s Abstract Expressionist Sculptures
Epoxy Resin
Mid-18th Century Other Art Style Sculptures
Terracotta
2010s Sculptures
Vinyl
2010s Sculptures
Resin
1950s Post-War Sculptures
Ceramic, Earthenware
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Metal
2010s Abstract Expressionist Sculptures
Epoxy Resin
2010s Minimalist Sculptures
Concrete
2010s Abstract Expressionist Sculptures
Epoxy Resin
1960s Pop Art Sculptures
Resin
2010s Street Art Sculptures
Steel
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Terracotta, Slip, Glaze
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Steel, Cut Steel
2010s Neo-Expressionist Sculptures
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures
Steel
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Fabric
2010s Modern Sculptures
Plastic
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Marble
2010s Abstract Expressionist Sculptures
Epoxy Resin
20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Sculptures
Vinyl
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Canvas, Resin, Foam, Acrylic
2010s Conceptual Sculptures
Oil Pastel, Acrylic
2010s Conceptual Sculptures
Oil Pastel, Acrylic
1950s Abstract Expressionist Sculptures
Terracotta, Ceramic
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Brass
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Resin
2010s Sculptures
Resin
2010s Tribal Sculptures
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Plexiglass
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Iron
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Plaster, Board, Pigment
Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures
Textile
Nude, Abstract and Figurative Sculptures
The history of sculpture as we know it is believed to have origins in Ancient Greece, while small sculptural carvings are among the most common examples of prehistoric art. In short, sculpture as a fine art has been with us forever. A powerful three-dimensional means of creative expression, sculpture has long been most frequently associated with religion — consider the limestone Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt — while the tradition of collecting sculpture, which has also been traced back to Greece as well as to China, far precedes the emergence of museums.
Technique and materials in sculpture have changed over time. Stone sculpture, which essentially began as images carved into cave walls, is as old as human civilization itself. The majority of surviving sculpted works from ancient cultures are stone. Traditionally, this material and pottery as well as metal — bronze in particular — were among the most common materials associated with this field of visual art. Artists have long sought new ways and materials in order to make sculptures and express their ideas. Material, after all, is the vehicle through which artists express themselves, or at least work out the problems knocking around in their heads. It also allows them to push the boundaries of form, subverting our expectations and upending convention. As an influential sculptor as much as he was a revolutionary painter and printmaker, Pablo Picasso worked with everything from wire to wood to bicycle seats.
If you are a lover of art and antiques or are thinking of bringing a work of sculpture into your home for the first time, there are several details to keep in mind. As with all other works of art, think about what you like. What speaks to you? Visit local galleries and museums. Take in works of public art and art fairs when you can and find out what kind of sculpture you like. When you’ve come to a decision about a specific work, try to find out all you can about the piece, and if you’re not buying from a sculptor directly, work with an art expert to confirm the work’s authenticity.
And when you bring your sculpture home, remember: No matter how big or small your new addition is, it will make a statement in your space. Large- and even medium-sized sculptures can be heavy, so hire some professional art handlers as necessary and find a good place in your home for your piece. Whether you’re installing a towering new figurative sculpture — a colorful character by KAWS or hyperreal work by Carole A. Feuerman, perhaps — or an abstract work by Won Lee, you’ll want the sculpture to be safe from being knocked over. (You’ll find that most sculptures should be displayed at eye level, while some large busts look best from below.)
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