What is Sculpture?

Defining art is problematic as all art is subjective to one's own point of view.

As a Noun: Sculpture is a work of three dimensional art.

As a Verb: Sculpture is the act of creating a 3d work of art, to sculpt an object out of real, tangible material.

Common materials used are stone, clay, wood, metal or plastic; but sculpture is not limited to these materials or even to a single material.

For example we have Degas 'Little Dancer'. it is cast in bronze an also has fabric and ribbon to enhance the form.

Sculpture is not limited to replicating a known form but can take on any form such as the abstract sculpture is the courtyard of Fluor Daniel Engineering Building at Clemson University.

Sculptures are these things and they are so much more.