Susan Feliciano 2016 FAEA Conference Naples, Florida Calder’s Circus Susan Feliciano 2016 FAEA Conference Naples, Florida
Alexander Calder An American sculptor He created wire sculptures and performance art
Biography Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 22, 1898
Inspired by Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus Calder’s Circus Inspired by Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus
Performance Art A public presentation A form of entertainment
Contour Line The outline of the form
Found Objects Material things or items, such as cork, wire, fabric, wood, string, etc.
Kinetic Art Works of art set in motion by an energy source
Cirque Calder Small-scale circus performers, animals & props out of wire & found objects
Wire Sculpture Three dimensional drawings in space Using a continuous contour line
Volume The amount of space occupied, measured in 3 dimensions
Balance Principle of art Placing art elements in symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial arrangement
Proportion Principle of art The relationship between the separate parts to the whole
Free Standing Sculpture Surrounded on all sides by space
Movement Principle of art Creating the look and feeling of action
Space Element of art The distance between, around, above, below, & within objects
Artist Studio A place where an artist works