In this article, we’ll look at the history of marble sculpture, the techniques and special tools used to carve it, and some of the most famous statues created by the world’s most renowned artists.

2021年6月29日 · Some marble statues, even when stripped of their color by the sands of time since the heyday of Greece and Rome, look practically alive. But they began their 'lives,' their appearance often makes us forget, as rough-hewn blocks of stone. Open Culture, openculture.com

2022年4月3日 · A video showing the process of carving a marble sculpture.0:00 Checking out the stone0:18 Drawing on the stone0:39 Sharpening the chisel0:42 Roughing out the...

2012年10月17日 · Forgive me for the camera shaking, the video was created and edited by an amateur (at that point in time) using a DSLR for the first time....more. This video represents my father Stijepo Gavric in...

Watch a sculptor demonstrate the use of traditional tools—such as the tooth chisel, the point chisel, the drill, and the rasp—as he creates a finished figure from a block of marble.

2023年9月27日 · Ever gazed upon a marble sculpture, completely spellbound by its detail and realism? Ever wondered how a block of stone transforms into a piece of art? Let’s delve into the art of sculpting marble, a meticulous process that marries skill and passion.

Dr. David Drogin: [0:16] This is one of the marble quarries in Carrara, Italy, which is where most of the finest marble for sculpture, especially in the Renaissance, came from. And still, as you can see, they do quarry marble from this area.

2022年2月14日 · Making a Marble Statue requires a high degree of craftsmanship. The traditional technique of carving stone and sculpting it has not changed much over the years. It is still widely used today, but has many difficulties.

We provide good quality white statuario marble from Carrara in a size dependent upon course duration. One block is provided to each participant and is included in the cost of the workshop. Larger pieces or other types of marble are available from the many stone suppliers in the area, and can be worked on during the workshop when arranged in ...

In this video, watch a contemporary sculptor demonstrate the use of traditional tools--such as the tooth chisel, the point chisel, the drill, and the rasp--as he creates a finished figure of a...