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An Introduction to the History of Figurative Sculpture (Live Class)

Join instructor Jason Arkles on an 8-week journey through the evolution of Western sculpture. Explore diverse sculpting techniques, influential movements, and artists from ancient Greeks and Romans to the contemporary era. Gain a deep understanding of the historical context, storytelling, and design aspects of sculpture. Live Classes every week allow you to ask questions and build upon your knowledge.

2 Lessons 15h 34m 36s of videos

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In this Live Class, instructor Jason Arkles will guide you on an 8-week expedition through the evolution of Western sculpture, from the ancient periods of Greeks and Romans up to the contemporary era. You will be exposed to diverse approaches to sculpting techniques and the influential movements and artists that define each era. Each week, Jason will work with you in exploring a different epoch of Western sculpture, deepening your comprehension of the art form and its historical context.
In this Live Class, instructor Jason Arkles will guide you on an 8-week expedition through the evolution of Western sculpture, from the ancient periods of Greeks and Romans up to the contemporary era. You will be exposed to diverse approaches to sculpting techniques and the influential movements and artists that define each era. Each week, Jason will work with you in exploring a different epoch of Western sculpture, deepening your comprehension of the art form and its historical context.

Common Questions

How do I earn a Certificate of Completion for this class?

Earn a digital Certificate of Completion when you complete this Live Class and submit all assignments for review before the end of term. The guidelines with all the information pertaining to the Certificate of Completion are here: Live Class Certificate of Completion Guide.

How do I participate in these Live Classes?

You can participate by accessing the live classroom page on Tuesdays at 10:00 pm PT. This event is for NMA subscribers, you can sign up for important email updates here. You will be updated when the stream goes live, with assignment reminders, and any schedule changes.

How can I submit my work for critique?

There will be no submissions for critique for this live class.

What materials do I need to get for this Live Class?

Just something to take notes on.

Are there any assignments in this Live Class?

This Live Class includes multiple-choice quizzes each week. They will be scored and at least 65% is needed to pass each week.

How can I interreact with other students taking this Live Class?

A great way to interact with fellow students is to join our Discord channel. Each Live Class has its very own channel where students can interact, ask questions, submit for community feedback, and more. This is also a great resource for updates and other events happening here at New Masters Academy.

I want to here more from Jason.

You can find Jason's delightful and insightful podcast The Sculptures Funeral here: http://www.thesculptorsfuneral.com/