Classification of sculpture

There is no special definition of the classification of urban landscape sculpture in the art circle. In order to clarify the extension of the concept of sculpture, here we make this classification:

1. In terms of purpose, urban sculpture includes memorial sculpture, symbolic sculpture, decorative sculpture, display sculpture and commercial sculpture.

2. From the perspective of environment and region, urban sculpture can include waterscape sculpture, block sculpture, road sculpture, square sculpture, garden sculpture, and public building sculpture (public buildings refer to museums, art galleries, and other buildings that allow people to visit freely).

3. From the perspective of theme, urban sculpture should include figure sculpture, historical event or scene sculpture, fable story sculpture, animal and natural landscape sculpture, simulation sculpture (such as sculpture with buildings and other landscapes as the prototype), and image sculpture.

4. In terms of scale, urban sculpture can include giant sculpture, large sculpture, small and medium-sized sculpture and sculpture sketches.

5. With materials as the standard, urban sculpture should include permanent hard materials such as White Marble sculpture, granite sculpture, stainless steel sculpture, wrought copper sculpture, cast iron sculpture, cast copper sculpture, glass fiber reinforced plastic sculpture, high-strength cement sculpture, 3D printing gift sculpture, and sculptures made of other new materials.

6. According to the way of perception, urban sculpture can include static sculpture, dynamic sculpture (four dimensions, such as the wind sculpture ignited by the Olympic Games), and audio-visual combination sculpture.

7. According to the spatial function, urban sculpture can include independent landscape sculpture, enclosed and sheltered sculpture, guided and suggestive sculpture, decorative sculpture, etc.

8. From the perspective of appreciation effect, urban sculpture can include solemn and solemn sculpture, elegant and interesting sculpture, ideal and faith sculpture, humorous and funny criticism sculpture, etc.

9. From the perspective of artistic techniques, urban sculpture can include figurative sculpture, abstract sculpture, realistic and abstract decorative sculpture, as well as group sculpture, single sculpture, relief, round sculpture, hollow sculpture, etc.

The above detailed classification of sculptures can provide pioneering ideas for the cultural value, practical functions, planning principles and artistic grasp of urban sculpture.