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panfilo

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What is the key difference between the process of lost-wax casting as practiced in ancient times and that same process today?
 
  A. The lost-wax process did not exist in ancient times.
  B. The modern method no longer uses wax.
  C. There is no difference between the modern and the ancient methods.
  D. Today's sculptors do not use the lost-wax method.
  E. Today, multiples can be created from the process.

Question 2

Sculptors will often create a sketch out of ________ to test ideas before proceeding to their medium of choice.
 
  A. fresco
  B. clay
  C. bronze
  D. gilding
  E. All of these answers are correct.



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Answer to Question 1

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In the older process of casting, the original mold was destroyed in the process. Now, new materials allow for multiples to be created from a singular mold.

Answer to Question 2

B
Sculptors use clay, an easy material to manipulate, to work out designs and potential design issues for a final artwork.




panfilo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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