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Bronze is one of the most ancient and widespread material art forms, for more than 4000 years. In the 10th and 11th centuries bronze working continued in countries such as China, Egypt, India, France, Germany, Greece and Italy.
Bronze is a hard, durable, metal alloy made by melting a copper and ti n in varying proportions. Bronze melts readily and is easily worked, molded, and tooled. It does not rust when exposed to moisture, and it takes a fin smooth finish. These properties, combined with its ability to take on artistic and beautiful coloring make it a valuable material to the artist. In their natural state these raw materials remain static, but once processed, blended into the hands of the artist, the copper ore becomes an artistic statement for all time- Bronze Sculpture.Over the years bronze has been used for statues, coins and decorative articles and much more. In China bronze was a prominent metal in their art. Most Chinese bronzes were produced by the lost-wax method and inlay work was customary. Today, cast bronze is unchallenged in the fine arts as a medium especially for freestanding sculpture. The durability and lightness of bronze make it preferable to stone or wood in many types of work. Bronze sculpture offers a freedom of conception, which is impossible in stone
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