Monuments are created by people from time immemorial. The oldest of them are blocks of stone, hewn by simple tools. Man has always dreamed of immortalizing himself and the world around him in stone. This is a very durable material, so the heritage of our ancestors has survived to this day almost in its original form.
Instruction manual
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In order to make a monument, you need to draw a sketch. Only professional artists - sculptors can do this. Therefore, if you do not have the talent of a painter, it is better to entrust the matter to professionals.
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Based on the sketch, a drawing of the monument is made. It can be simple if you plan to make a simple plate of stone or metal, with a bas-relief or engraving. Or complex, three-dimensional, if you plan to sculpt a sculpture. The drawing also indicates the main parameters of the product, width, height, thickness, and also indicates the material from which the monument will be made.
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If the construction of the monument is complicated, then you need to make a layout. It can be from any plastic material - clay or gypsum. It is better to make a full-size model so that you can accurately imagine what the finished product will look like. The more complex the sculpture is supposed to be, the more time it will take to make a layout.
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Further, the necessary modifications are made to the drawing of the monument, the dimensions and parameters of the product are adjusted. Sometimes in the process of creating a layout, it becomes clear that the material for the monument is not the most suitable. Then the metal is replaced by stone (or vice versa).
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If the monument is made for personal use, for installation in an apartment, in the country or in the office, then coordination with higher organizations is not required. If the sculpture is planned to be placed in a public place, you need to get permission in the district prefecture.
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For this, the project of the monument, together with the layout, is given to the district cultural department along with a letter addressed to the head of the district. Further, the project and installation permit are agreed with the district leadership, as well as with the Inspectorate for the Protection of Antiquities and Architecture. This process takes a lot of time, so if you are making a monument by a significant date, start bypassing the permitting authorities in advance.
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When all the necessary permissions are obtained, the sketch, drawing and layout are sent to the sculptor's workshop. The creation of a masterpiece is not a quick process. Therefore, if you need not just a plate with a commemorative inscription, but a real work of art, be patient and let the master bring the project to life.
