When making a sculpture out of clay, artists will often form the clay around a metal skeleton, called a(n) ___________, for extra strength.

a. mobile
b. armature
c. casting
d. maquette
e. none of these are correct


b. armature

a. Incorrect. A mobile is a type of sculpture that floats and moves in the air currents.
b. Correct. An armature is a metal skeleton used to support clay sculptures.
c. Incorrect. Casting is a sculpting method that involves making a cast and pouring a liquid metal inside to harden.
d. Incorrect. Maquettes are small clay sculptures that serve as studies for a larger work.
e. Incorrect. An armature is a metal skeleton used to support clay sculptures.

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