Plasticiene Artwork inspired by Barbara Reid The art of Relief Sculpture
Key Concepts for this Unit Relief Sculpture (Style/Discipline of artwork) Texture (Element of Design) Depth/Space (Element of Design) Objective for this Unit To create a relief sculpture that shows a scene from a favourite book. The sculpture needs to demonstrate texture and depth/space
What is Relief Sculpture Relief indicates different levels A relief map shows the difference between the height of the mountains and the depths of the sea A relief sculpture is a type of sculpture that is found on a wall or made integral to a wall's surface. It is three-dimensional as well. The picture to the right is a Persian mid-relief
How to create Depth Things in the background are paler in colour Things in the background are smaller Things in the background are less detailed Things in the foreground have more texture
Element of Texture This element of design describes the way a surface feels (actual texture) or how it may look (simulated texture). Texture can be sensed by touch and sight.
Thinking about Texture List as many words as you can think of that describe textures List as many tools as you can think of that you could use to make texture in plasticiene
HOW TO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4aOMVZLEpw Part 1 Background https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1wy44NqNOo&nohtml5=False Part 2 Mouse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtZmc2fZt7E&nohtml5=False Part 3 Texture/Details
Look at the following slides and think about: How would you start this picture? How would you add texture to this picture? What would the finishing touches be? What ideas can you take from these pictures and apply to your own picture idea?
Your TASK: Select your favourite book Pick a scene or a moment from that book Draw a picture of that scene on the same sized paper that you will be working with, keeping in mind foreground, midground and background Add colour to your drawing Begin your plasticiene piece by starting with the furthest thing away, usually the sky Gradually work your way ‘up’ the sculpture, keeping in mind how to create depth in your picture, adding more detail, brighter colour and more texture as you get closer to the foreground