Plastic arts

Plastic arts refer to visual art forms that involve shaping, molding, or assembling materials into three-dimensional objects or designs. This includes sculpture, ceramics, and certain types of architecture, where artists create tangible, often textured works by manipulating materials like clay, stone, metal, or other mediums. The focus is on form, volume, and materiality, emphasizing the physical presence and spatial relationships of the artwork. Plastic arts are distinguished from two-dimensional arts like painting and drawing by their emphasis on spatial and tactile qualities, allowing viewers to experience art through both sight and touch.