Question

What governs an artist’s choice of size?

Answer 1

The purpose and the intended location of the artwork that govern an artist´s choice of size:

• If the purpose is to attract attention or create a landmark, the artist could create a bigger (art) size.

• If the artist seeks elegance and simplicity, the (art) size tends to be smaller.

For example, to work an statue can take 30 seconds to really appreciate the artwork.