Cast Sculpture

From the Renaissance to the late 19th century, the canons of classical antiquity generated admiration, establishing in the works of this period the standard to follow for new artists. In the training of these artists, the study of plaster copies of classical sculptures became indispensable as a vehicle for cultivating good taste.

At the Barcelona Academy of Art, students in this course use clay to copy a series of plaster molds in order to refine their manual and visual skills, analyzing proportions and contours. Each session lasts for 3 hours. Part-time students have the option to choose between attending 2, 3, or 4 days a week, and can select either the 10 am to 1 pm or the 2 pm to 5 pm schedule.

The trimester lasts for 11 weeks, but during the last week, known as "Casting Week", students learn to make molds of the sculptures they have created during the trimester.

Clay is included; however, tools and other necessary materials are the responsibility of the student. A detailed list of materials will be provided along with the confirmation email.