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Bust \Bust\ (b[u^]st), n. 1. A piece of sculpture representing the upper part of the human figure, including the head, shoulders, and breast.1. A piece of sculpture representing the upper part of the human figure, including the head, shoulders, and breast. 2. The portion of the human figure included between the head and waist, whether in statuary or in the person; the chest or thorax; the upper part of the trunk of the body.2. The portion of the human figure included between the head and waist, whether in statuary or in the person; the chest or thorax; the upper part of the trunk of the body.

The Ancient Greeks began a rich history of representing individual features in marble sculptures.The Ancient Greeks began a rich history of representing individual features in marble sculptures. Ancient Greek bust of Sappho the Eresian c530 BC Ancient Greek bust of Sappho the Eresian c530 BC

The conquering Romans later took this art form to a higher level as wealthy and influential people began to commission portraits of themselves and their families.The conquering Romans later took this art form to a higher level as wealthy and influential people began to commission portraits of themselves and their families. Portrait bust of a man, 1st century B.C.; Republican Roman Marble; H in. (36.5 cm)

During this time sculptors became adept at representing human features and individual characteristicsDuring this time sculptors became adept at representing human features and individual characteristics Agrippina bust C100AD (Agrippina was Nero’s mother.) Agrippina bust C100AD (Agrippina was Nero’s mother.)

Marble was pushed to it’s limits by skilled craftsmen throughout the next 1000 years… Marble was pushed to it’s limits by skilled craftsmen throughout the next 1000 years… Bust of Commodus as Hercules Marble 133cm AD Bust of Commodus as Hercules Marble 133cm AD

During the 15 th Century Italian artists again aspired to the great heights that the Greeks and Romans had achieved – this period is known as the Renaissance. During the 15 th Century Italian artists again aspired to the great heights that the Greeks and Romans had achieved – this period is known as the Renaissance. Bust of a Lady Renaissance(?) Bust of a Lady Renaissance(?) Marble Marble

From about the 19 th Century onward, ideas of representation were being questioned by artists. From about the 19 th Century onward, ideas of representation were being questioned by artists. Clemenceau By Rodin C1900 Clemenceau By Rodin C1900

Like many artists, Picasso often worked in clay and then made bronze casts of his busts Like many artists, Picasso often worked in clay and then made bronze casts of his busts Picasso, Pablo, Head of a woman 1909

Materials and techniques became as important as subject matter as abstraction evolved. Materials and techniques became as important as subject matter as abstraction evolved. Rosso, Medardo, Madame X 1896 Marble Rosso, Medardo, Madame X 1896 Marble

Faces became more abstract with the coming of the 20 th Centuary... Medardo Rosso Ecce Puer, 1906 Marble Medardo Rosso Ecce Puer, 1906 Marble

As other artistic representation became simplified in to it’s component parts, so did portrait sculpture. As other artistic representation became simplified in to it’s component parts, so did portrait sculpture. Brancusi, Constantin, Mademaiselle Pognay, 1912

Today, Contemporary artists are able to refer to the past as well as the avant garde. OHara, Susan - Serenity contemporary OHara, Susan - Serenity contemporary

Busts have been used for political as well as artistic ends… Thorak, Bust of Hitler at Olympic Stadium, 1936

Artists have attempted to emulate past styles of portraiture for modern ends. Vucetich, Mario Mirko, Bust of Mussolini, Contemporary Vucetich, Mario Mirko, Bust of Mussolini, Contemporary

This Ceramic Bust made from pinch pots. In the process we will be using.

This bust was made from clay then cast in resin.

This Batman is a latex cast of a clay or wax original.

This ceramic head has been finished with a gold glaze.

Frankenstein’s Monster is another resin or latex cast from a clay original

This Bust of Picasso is made ceramic with coloured underglazes.

Ceramic Man in white earthenware.

This Orc is made from putty and cast in latex.

Ceramic Bust with leather belt and real key. Bye !