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Man And Portrait Sculpture
Man has always been interested in his image and likeness. Portrait sculpture touches us simply because it brings us face to face with people from the past and preserves the features, expression, clothing and jewellery of a time now gone. We can look at the outfits of Pharaohs or Shakespeare, the face of beauties from history, and the true likeness of heroes who have been immortalised in stone or metal. The portrait sculptor (or even the figurative sculptor) is responsible for this.
Sculptures give a good ethnographic record of our heritage and do not cease to engage us because of the human interest. Even our currency includes the effect of the portrait sculptor, with heads frequently appearing on coins.
Some of the oldest known portrait sculptures are of Egyptians and they are found on tombs, but bronze sculptures have been found inside the tombs of Chinese emperors, in Pompeii and all over Mesopotamia.
Early statues ended up being crafted from clay and stone, but the actual breakthrough discovery of the ability to smelt metal led to bronze becoming a favorite medium.
The Industrial revolution enabled foundries to spring up all over the place and citizens desired to get their own likeness cast in metal. Paris was a particular centre for sculptors in the 1800's and the art form attracted in customers from far and wide to make use of the talents of the artists.
Although the earliest portrait sculptures were only accessible to the wealthy or famous, they are today more generally available. However, they are still a luxury item as they have to have the skills of qualified artist.
Even today, the portrait sculptor is not out of business. In fact, we have not diminished our desire for portraits at all and they are still commissioned to honour and give public recognition to the dead, such as Nelson in Trafalgar Square, London , uk.
A statue of a fellow person helps to preserve their memory and honour them, and maybe this could be the reason for our long-term love affair with them.
About the Author
Andrew Sinclair ARBS is a portrait sculptor, surrealist sculptor and figurative sculptor. He may be of interest to you if you like portrait sculpture.
