People seldom speak of concrete and art in the same sentence, yet concrete has many things to recommend as an artistic medium. It is possible to make large artistic statements at a relatively small cost. It is also possible to create concrete art forms in a short period relative to other mediums.
There could hardly be a better example of this than all of the concrete works in Washington, DC. In the nation’s capital, there are countless examples of how concrete has been used as both a structural and a decorative element in many public buildings and monuments. Nor is all of this concrete magnificence associated only with previous eras of construction. New concrete works in Washington, DC continue to be added at all times.
Concrete is also the ideal material for less ambitious undertakings as well. Modern concrete designs fit well into all sorts of new construction. You can use it for imposing Greek-style columns, enduring statuaries, and even decorative additions to a fence or stucco-finished home.
What makes concrete so versatile is its ability to emulate many other materials. Adding a set of Doric columns to your home would be expensive if you were to make them out of flawless white marble. Concrete can have colors added to it to have permanent hues. It can be stained or polished. The uses to which concrete can be put are almost unlimited.
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