Indian Bronze SculptureClass 11 Fine Arts Flashcards
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Question
What is the 'cire-perdu' or 'lost-wax' process?
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Answer
It is a technique for casting metal sculptures. A wax model is created, covered in clay, and then heated. The wax melts and drains out, and molten metal is poured into the empty mold to create the sculpture.
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