K Kelsey New member Nov 26, 2009 #1 That is to say, when sculpting, they would draw inspiration from several models-- perhaps the legs were "ideal" on one, or the torso of another. I feel like I read this somewhere, but can't find a source to verify it as fact.
That is to say, when sculpting, they would draw inspiration from several models-- perhaps the legs were "ideal" on one, or the torso of another. I feel like I read this somewhere, but can't find a source to verify it as fact.
M mike1942f New member Nov 26, 2009 #2 Why not? Any sculptor uses anything, including distortion of the model he might have selected to get closer to the ideal he has in mind. It is unlikely that most of the statues show the exact proportions of any real person.
Why not? Any sculptor uses anything, including distortion of the model he might have selected to get closer to the ideal he has in mind. It is unlikely that most of the statues show the exact proportions of any real person.
