| Marble sculptures have been the medium of choice for | | | | tell it has a pyramidal style by simply looking at the |
| fine art pieces throughout history. Marble is valued as a | | | | piece. You can see that the head of the Virgin Mary |
| medium for sculpture because of its fine texture, its | | | | makes the apex point of the pyramid and each side of |
| sheen and for its ability to display fine details without | | | | the sculpture slopes down to the base making a |
| cleaving or crumbling. The cost of marble has limited | | | | pyramid shape. |
| this medium in the past to pieces commissioned by rich | | | | Modern marble sculptures can be abstract, realistic or |
| patrons, however, today this medium is more | | | | even mixed medium. The price of the marble sculpture |
| affordable and it is accessible to a variety of artists | | | | is going to depend on the quality of the marble, the |
| from Europe to the Philippines. | | | | popularity of the artist and the design itself. When you |
| One of the most famous marble sculptures in the | | | | shop for a sculpture make sure that it is right for you |
| world is the Pieta. The Pieta was created by | | | | before you buy it. Look for a sculpture that truly |
| Michelangelo in the late 15th century. It has dimensions | | | | speaks to you, or that will be appropriate for its |
| of 164 inches by 76.8 inches by 68.5 inches. This | | | | intended use. If you are looking for a decorative piece |
| sculpture depicts the Virgin Mary holding the limp body | | | | for your home you will want to browse through the |
| of Jesus Christ. It follows the pyramidal style of | | | | work of several artists before deciding on which one |
| sculpture that was popular during this period. You can | | | | to take home with you. |