What was Canova's preferred sculpting material?
Bronze
Marble
Wood
Terracotta
Answer
Marble served as Canova's sculpting material of choice, due to its translucency, which allowed him to create delicate effects of light and shade, as well as its capacity to retain fine details, capturing the lifelike qualities he sought in his works.
Masterpieces of Antonio Canova: Unleashing Neoclassical Brilliance
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