Sculpting has become somewhat of a lost art in modern times, but in ancient times it was one of the most prestigious professions in society. The ancient Romans who created sculptures of massive deities, mythical creatures, and heroic humans were the true masters of the craft. It’s amazing that since those times, the art of sculpture hasn’t changed a whole lot. Some of the most renowned sculptures in the whole world still reside in Rome, Italy, and the artisans who crafted them are regarded as some of the world’s most important artists.
Sculpture is the art of man creating objects, animals, people, and places in his own interpretation. Though most people think sculpture is the art of man replicating what he sees, in truth sculptures are not mirrors of real objects, but objects visible from the light cast by the artist; thus every sculpture is unique.