abstract	Used to describe art that does not represent its subject in a natural or realistic way.
archaic	Generally, archaic refers to art that seems old fashioned and more traditional for its time.
bronze	A type of metal, composed of copper and tin, that is often used to make sculptures. When heated, bronze becomes liquid and can then be used to fill a mold that will produce a very strong and durable sculpture.
casting	The process of making sculpture by pouring a liquid material (such as bronze or plaster) into a mold. The finished product is called a cast.
chisel	A sharp-edged metal tool used to shape materials such as wood or stone. The chisel must be held at an angle and hit with a mallet in order to carve the solid surface.
enlargement	Describes a sculpture that has been reproduced in a larger size from the original model.
foundry	A workshop where sculptures are cast.
maquette	A small model made by a sculptor as a preparation for a larger finished work.
medium	The material that an artist works with.
modeling	Making a sculpture using a soft flexible substance such as clay or wax.
modern	Generally refers to recent or present times, or a sense of something being new and contemporary.
monumental	Something that is very large in size or outstanding in significance.
patina	The outer coloring of a sculpture.
relief	A term for sculptures that have a flat background and are not completely three-dimensional.