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Direct carving

Scope note

Sculptural process in which the sculptor forms the image by cutting away from the block of stone, generally without working from a model. The concept of the work evolves and develops during the carving process and adaptation may be made according to the character of the stone found within the block.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300053150

Broader Terms used

<carving techniques>

Created

14yrs ago

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