Question

Sculptural materials that are soft, pliable, and are easily manipulated possess what specific property

Answer 1

Answer:

ephemeral property

Explanation:

It is the ephemeral property of a sculptural material that allows it to be easily manipulated in different forms, shape, texture and sizes.

These materials are basically used for constructing natural objects and human artifacts for a temporary  period only as these objects are made with the purpose of providing aesthetic value.

Some common example of ephermal art materials are

a) land art

b) sand sculptures

c) ice sculptures

d) chalk drawings

Answer 2

Subtractive process is used to form sculpture is by removing material from a block or mass of wood, stone, or any other material. This is usually done with sharpened tools.
Carving is one of the oldest sculptural techniques. Whereas, casting, modeling, and assembling are the other three techniques. 

Sculptural materials that are soft, pliable, and are easily manipulated possess ephemeral property. Examples of such materials are plaster of Paris, wax, unfired clay, and plasticine.