With a chisel
Michaelangelo carved his name on Mary's gown
Marble mostly. Then oil paint and tempera.
crave your name on hearts not on marble
Because it's strong, sturdy and good to carve on.
Marble is an acid reducer. "Tums" is usually made of powdered marble. Also, marble is very soft and translucent, making it easy to carve into sculptures.
Michaelangelo
The kinds of stones that you can carve are Soapstone, Alabaster, Limestone, Marble, Granite.
Marble would be the most durable and beautiful but more difficult to carve than slate due to it's hardness .
The Greeks would take marble or some sort of rock and they would carve it into the shape, idk how they did the tops.
Michaelangelo Gatmaitan is 5' 8".
Soapstone is easily carved as it is largely composed of the mineral talc. Marble is relatively soft and a favorite of sculptors.
People can work with marble in various roles, including stonemasons, who shape and carve marble for construction and artistic purposes; architects and designers, who incorporate marble into building designs; and fabricators, who cut and finish marble for countertops, tiles, and sculptures. Additionally, restoration specialists focus on preserving and repairing marble in historical buildings. These careers often require a blend of artistic skill and technical knowledge.