Week 3: Marble Bust – Defining the Planes of the Head

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Instructor: Moritz Moser
Subjects: Modeling & Sculpture
Topics: Sculpting
Mediums: Marble
Duration: 2h 23m 5s

In week three, develop the major planes of the head under the guidance of instructor Moritz Moser. Learn how to establish measurements around the bust and begin carving out the basic silhouette of the face. Use a reductive process to construct the facial features in marble.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.

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