Many of us have disagreed with a friend not just about our emotional reaction to a sculpture, but about the very mearung of the work. By looking at the details of a sculpture, by considering which elements are emphasized, and by studying the overall scheme of the work, Dr. Durante demonstrates an objective method of determining a sculpture's theme-its message––as opposed to its literal subject. Having studied the details and stated the theme of a sculpture, how does one decide if the work is poor, mediocre, good or great? The final class covers evaluation of sculptures, both esthetic and philosophical.