Department of Sculpture

Sculpture

Today, as with other art forms, acquiring a fundamental and in-depth understanding of sculpture requires academic education and specialized training. In Iran, Sculpture is offered as one of the disciplines within the Art field of study.

 In general terms, a sculpture or three-dimensional form can be defined as any object that occupies a portion of space. Sculpture as an academic discipline provides students with systematic and specialized education in the theory and practice of this art form. Students first study foundational subjects, including painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, and color theory, before progressing to specialized courses.

Specialized courses in the Sculpture program include Drawing for Sculpture, Introduction to Museums, Three-Dimensional Art Workshops, Relief Sculpture, Ceramics, and Coin Design and Production.

 The educational process begins with introducing students to the fundamental principles and vocabulary of three-dimensional form and sculpture. At the next stage, students develop a deeper understanding of nature and learn how to observe and draw inspiration from natural forms in the creation of sculpture. They subsequently move beyond direct imitation of nature, refining and transforming natural forms through artistic interpretation. Ultimately, through the process of abstraction, refinement, and synthesis, students develop new forms and artistic expressions using a variety of materials and techniques.