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Barbara Hepworth

Dame Barbara Hepworth (1903-1975) was a British artist who is widely recognized as one of the most significant sculptors of the 20th century. She is renowned for her modernist abstract sculptures,...

Baroque

The Baroque era spans from the late 16th century to the mid-18th century, roughly from 1600 to 1750. The term "Baroque" comes from the Portuguese word "barroco", meaning a misshapen or irregularly...

Bas relief

A bas-relief, or low relief, is a type of sculpture that is characterized by a shallow depth of carving or modeling. The term comes from the Italian "basso-relievo," meaning "low relief."

Bogie

In the context of sculpture, a "drehgestell" (German term for "bogie") may refer to a rotating pedestal or platform on which a sculpture might be placed to allow it to be viewed from all angles....

Bronze

Bronze is a metallic alloy that has been used by humans for thousands of years. It is known for its hardness, durability, and ability to hold a sharp edge, which made it a popular choice for a...

Bronze figures

Bronze figures are three-dimensional forms sculpted from bronze, a durable and versatile metal alloy primarily composed of copper and tin. Such figures have been a central part of artistic and...

Busts

A bust is a sculpted or cast representation of the upper part of the human figure, depicting a person's head and neck, and usually part of the chest and shoulders. The bust is an ancient form of...