Phrases with «terracotta sculptures»

Terracotta sculptures refer to artworks made from a type of clay called terracotta, which is a reddish-brown color. These sculptures are typically shaped by artists and then baked in a kiln to harden and preserve them. They can be various shapes and sizes, representing people, animals, or abstract forms. Terracotta sculptures have been produced by many ancient civilizations and continue to be made by artists around the world. Full definition

Sentences with «terracotta sculptures»

  • A rare painted terracotta sculpture of the Madonna and Child by Luca della Robbia stands out among several works of the Florentine Renaissance for its dramatic portrayal of awareness of Christ's tragic destiny in the faces and pose of both mother and child. (firstthings.com)
  • Earth and Fire: Italian Terracotta Sculpture From Donatello to Canova, through Feb. 3. (mysanantonio.com)
  • Pollock also called upon his early lessons in clay to make painted terracotta sculptures in the late»40s. (artsy.net)
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