AN APPROACH TO THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCULPTURE AND BALANCE IN THE CONTEXT OF MATERIALS AND MOVEMENT PRINCIPLES

Abstract

Equilibrium is explained in the sources as the state of proportional equality between opposing forces or the general balance between opposing forces (Cevizci A.2010, 420 p).

The concept of balance in sculpture is similar to this definition; It is related to the weight, shape and form of the material. However, equality is required among all these principles.  Equality is equated with everything being on the same level. In this case, the relationship between the statue and its balance can be explained as being on the same level. Just as in the definition of balance in the sources, there is proportional equality in the works to create balance.

What does the equal distribution of things in the sculpture reveal balance? A work of art emerges here, and what is taken into consideration when creating this work? Based on the questions, the relationship between balance and sculpture was examined. While examining many basic principles of the sculpture; Concepts such as movement and material in sculpture were discussed. As materials, marble, bronze and metal sculpture examples from the classical period and the modern period were examined. The concept of balance has an important place in sculpture art. The sculpture is three-dimensional, so it needs to stay balanced. It is permanent and therefore has to be solid. This solidity also provides a balanced stance. A basic principle of sculpture is balance in sculpture (Boztaş, Düz, 2013).