Ancient Plaster: Casting Light on a Forgotten Sculptural Material

Proceedings of the British Academy, volume tbc

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Video demonstrations

Marble, bronze, and terracotta are all celebrated materials for sculpture in the round. However, plaster, another noteworthy material in antiquity, is understudied and often absent from the archaeological record. Video demonstrations of plaster working and casting processes provide a practical understanding of material and technique.

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