Figurative Sculptures
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic Polymer
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Plexiglass, Neon Light
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Epoxy Resin, Plexiglass
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Paper, Varnish
Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Fiberglass, Lacquer, Stencil, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Aluminum
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Clay
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Glass
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Glass
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin
2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Wire
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Polystyrene
1980s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Screen
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Glaze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Plastic
1960s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Screen, Plexiglass
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Abstract Geometric Figurative Sculptures
Glass
Bring Figurative Sculptures into Your Home
Figurative sculptures mix reality and imagination, with the most common muse being the human body. Animals are also inspirations for these sculptures, along with forms found in nature.
While figurative sculpture dates back over 35,000 years, the term came into popularity in the 20th century to distinguish it from abstract art. It was aligned with the Expressionist movement in that many of its artists portrayed reality but in a nonnaturalistic and emotional way. In the 1940s, Alberto Giacometti — a Swiss-born artist who was interested in African art, Cubism and Surrealism — created now-iconic representational sculptures of the human figure, and after World War II, figurative sculpture as a movement continued to flourish in Europe.
Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon were some of the leading figurative artists during this period. Artists like Jeff Koons and Maurizio Cattelan propelled the evolution of figurative sculpture into the 21st century.
Figurative sculptures can be whimsical, uncanny and beautiful. Their materials range from stone and wood to metal and delicate ceramics. Even in smaller sizes, the sculptures make bold statements. A bronze sculpture by Salvador Dalí enhances a room; a statuesque bull by Jacques Owczarek depicts strength with its broad chest while its thin legs speak of fragility. Figurative sculptures allow viewers to see what is possible when life is reimagined.
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