It's believed that the very first sculptures were made out of stone or bone, and were probably thought to be endowed with supernatural powers (statuettes, amulets, etc.).

The works of the engraver Utagawa Hiroshige, Grand Master of Japanese prints during the first half of the 19th century, were an important source of inspiration for the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. The Dutchman was a passionate print collector, including some by Hiroshige. He reproduced, moreover, three by the master to fully assimilate the [Read more]

An estampe or print is an illustration made from an engraved piece on a base made of wood, metal or other material. The term "estampe" designates, however, only the fruit of the engraving process, that is to say the printed image, while "engraving" means both the technique and result. This method is particularly associated [Read more]

The origins of sculpture in Quebec date back to the latter half of the 17th century. Local artists would be called upon to create sculpted pieces to be used to decorate churches. Wood, a plentiful resource, was the principal material employed.

Sculpture encountered difficulties when New France fell into English hands, in 1760. But the [Read more]

In general, we apply the term "sculpture" to any three-dimensional work created by modeling, assembling or carving materials. They can be highly varied, ranging from stone to bronze, and from ivory to wax.

There are three principal techniques used in sculpture. First, melting enables the artist to create a work by pouring molten [Read more]