Roman Empire

The Roman Empire was the post – Republican phase of the ancient Roman civilization, characterized by an autocratic form of government and large territorial holdings in Europe and around the Mediterranean. The term is used to describe the Roman state during and after the time of the first emperor, Augustus. The Roman Republic which preceded it had been weakened and subverted through several civil wars.

Harrison lake Sandcastles

Harrison lake Sandcastles is one fabulous reason to take a day trip into the valley an hour’s drive east of Vancouver. Harrison lake Sandcastles competition where competitors from around the world create immense, detailed sculptures in the Sand. The only materials they are allowed to use are sand and water and what they do is compress the sand and water into forms. After the sculptures are done they do two things to them one is they spray them with an environmentally friendly substance that helps them to last for about a month drying out and crumbling.
The second thing they do is insert wires into the sculpture to help stop the crows from landing on them. The sculptures are roped off with sting. You can get close to them but you are not allowed to touch them.

Concepts of sculpture

Sculpture is the act and art of making three-dimensional works of art such as statues. A statue is an image such as a person or animal that is sculpted in a solid substance. The Statue of Liberty and Rodin's The Thinker are two well-known statues.



Sculptures may be carved, chiseled, modeled, cast, or constructed. They can be made of many different materials such as wood, stone, clay, metal, sand, ice, and even balloons. A person who creates sculpture is called an sculptor.
Sculptures are often thematic on topics such as wildlife, religion, tradition, or fun. Many people create sculptures from found objects such as recycled materials. New technologies are used to create interesting artwork that includes computers, holograms, and light.