Lost wax casting is a technique with ancient roots; born in the Bronze Age, it reached its peak in the sixteenth century, as it was described by Benvenuto Cellini in the "Treatise on Sculpture". Like many other contemporary sculptors, Arnaldo Pomodoro still follows this procedure to create his works. We'll enter the Fonderia artistica De Andreis to understand what happens when bronze sculptures come to life.
Guided tour
In Fonderia
We discover the secrets of lost-wax casting at the De Andreis Artistic Foundry / Via Volturno 67, Rozzano
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Info and
access methods
Purpose
know the work of the foundry, follow the procedures that accompany the making of a bronze work
Method
students are accompanied by the operator, along with the workshop masters, to discover the foundry's work spaces
Duration
60 minutes
Cost
120 €
Where
Fonderia Artistica De Andreis / Via Volturno 67, Rozzano
Note:the foundry opens its doors to students only on Saturday mornings at 10.30 am, date to be agreed.
