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Escultura em terra crua
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The present work intends to study Sculpture built with raw earth. Hence, this investigation aimed to study several sculptural works and construction techniques using raw earth, and to demonstrate how plastic, formal and composite the constructions with raw and compacted earth can be in Sculpture. This theme has not been widely investigated in the scope of Sculpture, which creates interest to explore it further. The investigation developed here showed that, it is possible to build with earth not only in Architecture, but also in Sculpture. A Sculpture made with raw earth can be both ephemeral, degrading over time, living only during the exhibition, or perennial. In the latter, the sculpture is characterized by being built with stronger and longer-lasting earth that resists to the environment and that can also be stabilized, increasing its protection and minimizing damage over the years. Furthermore, it is also possible to use vegetable structures in the construction of shapes that help to resist longer, not only in high temperature zones, but also in drought zones. Throughout the work, there are several empirical experiences, sculptural works that demonstrate a variety of techniques and construction potentials with raw earth in Sculpture. It is also addressed: the applicability of earth as a raw material and its different compositions and properties; what are the best types of earth, depending on the local and depth from which it is extracted; and which construction techniques are best suited to each type of earth. Earth, besides being safe and easy to mold, is also ecological and infinitely recyclable, having a great plasticity and chromatic diversity. The huge expressive potential and all the different types of earth make it unique when compared to other raw materials. Since construction with earth is still viewed with suspicion by people, the main objective of this work was to show the advantages and disadvantages of using raw earth in Sculpture and all its potential.
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Burrinha, Jéssica, 1993- Heizer, Michael, 1944- Bopape, Dineo Seshee Mendieta, Ana, 1948-1985 Alÿs, Francis, 1959- Rimbaud, Cecília Escultura Terra Matéria Técnica Construção