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The Thinker by Rodin: Great Art Explained
The Thinker, captured in a moment of concentrated introspection has come to represent a multitude of ideas about the nature of man and his place in the world. For some it is a symbol of knowledge, others philosophy, even existence...
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National Museum of Wildlife Art: Lost Wax, Found Bronze
High-quality images and videos will help you understand the bronze-casting process, the materials used, and artist techniques as discussed by marble and bronze sculptor, Gerry Balciar.
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Cholan Bronze Sculptures
Video of bronze sculptures produced in India using the lost-wax method. [6:37]
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Bronze Casting
Investigate ideas about applied physics should flow freely after you learn about heat and bronze casting. [4:14]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Media: Bronze Casting
This video discusses Bronze Casting. Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris, Dr. David Drogin. [10:25]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Da Ke Ding
This video spotlights a ritual object from the Bronze Age called "Da ke Ding". View the vessel and listen as two renowned art professors discuss the techniques used to create it. [5:35]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Casting Bronze: Direct Lost Wax Casting
Adriaen de Vries, a 17th century Dutch sculptor, often used "direct lost-wax casting." Because the wax is "lost," each bronze cast is unique. This video [8:38] explains the process. If the casting fails, the sculptor begins again....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Adriaen De Vries's Bronze Casting: Direct Lost Wax Method
Using Adriaen de Vries's stunning 17th-century sculpture Juggling Man as an example, this article examines the laborious process of creating a bronze sculpture with the direct lost-wax method. This technique, used since antiquity,...