Sculpture Techniques: Master the Art of 3D Creation

Question 1

Which sculpting method involves removing material from a block to create a sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Carving

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Modeling

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Construction

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Casting

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental technique used in sculpture?

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Painting

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Modeling

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Carving

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Construction

Question 3

Which material is best for outdoor sculptures because it lasts a long time and can withstand the weather?

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Bronze

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Clay

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Plaster

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a technique typically used in sculpture?

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Drawing

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Casting

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Modeling

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Carving

Question 5

What is the term for the three-dimensional shaping of clay or wax?

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Modeling

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Casting

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Carving

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Welding

Question 6

What material is commonly used in the casting process of sculpture making?

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Bronze

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Wood

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Clay

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Stone

Question 7

What is the term for the three-dimensional illusion created by the interplay of light and shadow in sculpture?

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Chiaroscuro

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Perspective

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Foreshortening

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Trompe l'oeil

Question 8

Which type of sculpture is typically large in scale and placed in public spaces?

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Monumental

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Relief

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Kinetic

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Installation

Question 9

What term describes assembling different materials or parts into a sculpture?

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Construction

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Casting

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Modeling

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Carving

Question 10

Which tool is specifically used to shape and smooth clay?

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Loop tool

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Chisel

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Gouge

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Surform

Question 11

What key purpose do armatures serve in sculpture?

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Provide support and structure

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Create texture and detail

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Add color and decoration

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Cast sculptures

Question 12

Who among these artists is renowned for pioneering abstract sculpture?

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Henry Moore

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Auguste Rodin

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Phidias

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Michelangelo

Question 13

What process involves creating a mold to produce a sculpture in a different material?

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Casting

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Modeling

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Carving

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Construction

Question 14

Explain the distinction between additive and subtractive sculpture techniques.

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Additive techniques add to the sculpture, while subtractive techniques remove material

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Subtractive techniques add to the sculpture, while additive techniques remove material

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Both techniques involve both adding and removing material

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There is no difference between the two techniques

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental technique used in sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Painting

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Modeling

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Carving

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Construction

Question 16

Which type of clay is suitable for creating sculptures that will be fired in a kiln?

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Earthenware clay

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Polymer clay

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Air-dry clay

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Plaster

Question 17

Which tool is used to remove material from a sculpture in a subtractive process?

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Chisel

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Scalpel

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Wire brush

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Modeling stick

Question 18

What is the term for the relationship between the size of a sculpture and the space it occupies?

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Scale

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Perspective

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Proportion

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Balance

Question 19

What is the purpose of a maquette in sculpture?

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To create a small-scale model for planning.

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To exhibit a finished artwork.

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To preserve the original sculpture from damage.

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To create a mold for casting.

Question 20

What is the process of shaping a 3D object by removing material called?

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Carving

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Modeling

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Casting

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Construction

Question 21

Which tool creates smooth curves in modeling?

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Rib tool

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Wire brush

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Gouge

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Hammer

Question 22

What technique involves assembling components to create a sculpture?

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Construction

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Carving

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Molding

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Casting

Question 23

What is the main purpose of an armature in sculpture?

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Support and structure

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Final form creation

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Holding materials

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Adding texture

Question 24

Which clay type is known for its strength and durability?

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Porcelain clay

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Sculpting clay

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Earthenware clay

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Paper clay

Question 25

Who pioneered the use of found objects in sculptures?

Accepted Answer

Marcel Duchamp

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Auguste Rodin

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Pablo Picasso

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Henry Moore

Question 26

Which material is commonly used for modeling sculptures?

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Clay

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Wood

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Metal

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Stone

Question 27

What is the process of shaping a sculpture by removing material from a solid block called?

Accepted Answer

Carving

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Modeling

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Casting

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Construction

Question 28

Which of the following is a feature of constructive sculpture?

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Combining solid pieces to form a complete sculpture

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Involving shaping materials from scratch

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Requiring detailed carving

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Always being abstract in nature

Question 29

Which tool is used for precise carving in sculpture?

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Chisel

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Gouge

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Rasp

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Sandpaper

Question 30

What is the purpose of an armature in sculpture?

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Providing support and structure

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Creating the final shape

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Adding detail

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Smoothing the surface

Question 31

What technique is used to create a negative mold from a sculpture?

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Casting

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Modeling

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Carving

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Construction

Question 32

What is the primary function of a sculptor's sketchbook?

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Documenting ideas and experiments

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Creating finished works of art

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Storing materials

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Recording measurements

Question 33

Which sculptor is renowned for incorporating geometric shapes and abstract forms into their sculptures?

Accepted Answer

Henry Moore

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Auguste Rodin

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Michelangelo

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Pablo Picasso

Question 34

What material is commonly used for modeling in sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Clay

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Plaster

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Wood

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Metal

Question 35

Which type of carving technique involves removing material from a solid block to create a three-dimensional form?

Accepted Answer

Carving in the round

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Relief carving

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Intaglio carving

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Chip carving

Question 36

What is the primary purpose of a maquette in the sculpting process?

Accepted Answer

To present a small-scale model of the final sculpture

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To experiment with different design ideas

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To serve as a mold for casting

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To create a finished piece of artwork

Question 37

What is the difference between positive and negative space in sculpture?

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Positive space is the occupied space, while negative space is the empty space

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Negative space is the occupied space, while positive space is the empty space

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Positive and negative space are interchangeable terms

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Positive space refers to the background, while negative space refers to the foreground

Question 38

Which of these is a characteristic of contemporary sculpture?

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Use of unconventional materials and methods

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Emphasis on traditional representation

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Strict adherence to classical techniques

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Limited use of technology

Question 39

What is the purpose of using armatures in sculpture?

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To provide support and structure

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To create a smooth surface

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To reduce the weight of the sculpture

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To add colour to the sculpture

Question 40

Which of these techniques is NOT used in sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Painting

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Modeling

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Carving

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Construction

Question 41

Which of these is NOT a fundamental technique used in sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Painting

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Modeling

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Carving

Question 42

Which technique is NOT commonly used in sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Painting

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Modeling

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Carving

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Construction

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental technique used in sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Painting

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Carving

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Construction

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Modeling

Question 44

Which material is commonly used for modeling in sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Clay

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Wood

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Stone

Question 45

Which tool is essential for the process of carving?

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Chisel

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Palette knife

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Brush

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Sponge

Question 46

What is the primary purpose of using an armature in sculpture?

Accepted Answer

To provide support and structure to the sculpture

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To create texture on the sculpture's surface

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To smooth the surfaces of the sculpture

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To add color to the sculpture

Question 47

Which of the following sculpting techniques involves removing material from a solid block?

Accepted Answer

Carving

Answer

Casting

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Assemblage

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Modeling

Question 48

What is the term for the process of creating a mold from an existing sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Casting

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Assemblage

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Modeling

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Carving

Question 49

Which characteristic is commonly associated with abstract sculpture?

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Non-representational

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Narrative

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Figurative

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Realistic

Question 50

What type of sculpture is created by combining found objects?

Accepted Answer

Assemblage

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Modeling

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Carving

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Casting

Question 51

What is the significance of scale in the context of sculpture?

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To create visual impact, convey meaning, and influence the viewer's experience

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To make the sculpture appear more realistic

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To minimize the amount of material used in the sculpture

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To ensure the sculpture fits a specific space