Art and Design – Three-dimensional design | e-Consult
Three-dimensional design (1 questions)
Login to see all questions.
Click on a question to view the answer
Material selection carries cultural associations that can be read by viewers:
- Traditional materials – using locally sourced wood, clay, or woven fibers links the work to regional craft traditions and heritage.
- Industrial or modern materials – steel, acrylic or recycled plastics may signal contemporary urban culture, technological progress, or environmental concerns.
- Symbolic textures and finishes – polished bronze can convey prestige and historic continuity, while rough stone may evoke ancient rituals.
When an artist intentionally selects a material that resonates with a community’s history or values, the three‑dimensional piece becomes a visual embodiment of that cultural identity.