THE LINK BETWEEN ABSTRACT SCULPTURE AND SCULPTURAL ABSTRACTIONS IN ARCHITECTURE

Abstract

Sculpture and architecture share blurred lines in relatedness, and the elements of visual design. 'Form' and 'space' are undeniable features these two aspects of creative art have in common. In complementary terms, abstractions of architecture are visible and tangible and have been traced to sculptural abstractionism. Some architectural practitioners in the modern era have inculcated sculptural abstractions in their designs schemes as well as being sculptors in salient respects. Artists/sculptors create with abstraction technique and thus distill aesthetics of the subject without leaving a visual reference from the natural world. It is noted in this study that modern technology, inventions and innovations immensely aids the abstractionistic designs of some architects particularly the DE constructivists sustainably. This paper presents the use of descriptive and explanatory approaches for elucidation and thus espouse the nexus between abstract sculpture and sculptural abstractions in architecture.