Sculpture Basics: “Eye” Get It! Name: Date: Per: Sub: Sculpture Basics: “Eye” Get It!
Three-dimensional An object that has height, length and width
Sculpture A work of art that has 3 dimensions
Form (element of art) three dimensional shapes
Volume Space occupied & measured in 3 dimensions; length, width and height
Plaster of Paris A calcium sulfate powder that hardens when mixed with water
Fabric that has been infused with plaster Plaster Wrap:
Papier Mache glue mixture that uses newspaper, wheat paste and water
the inside support system of a structure Armature
Balance Feeling of visual stability Asymmetrical: uneven on both sides Symmetrical: even on both sides Radial: symmetrical around a center point
Motif: A central design or theme
Unity All the elements & principles are working together & the artwork looks finished.
Your project… Sculpture: Individual projects only. Art 1:You may work ALONE or with 1 OTHER PERSON. NO EXCEPTIONS. This means no groups of 3 so don’t ask. If the partnership you choose isn’t going well (no work getting done, arguing etc), you will be separated & work alone. You will create a pair of “Art glasses” that use a “Pun”
Pun: A joke using the different possible meanings or sounds of different words; WORDPLAY 6th
Some easy “visual puns”
What do you think the next 5 puns are? Write them down in your notes. #1 8th
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
Let’s list all the words we can think of related to eye glasses & sight: Write ALL of them down
You are strongly encouraged to think beyond the “frame.”
Consider making your glasses have more than one function
Materials available in class: 1 pair of sunglasses per individual or pair (get it?!) Plaster wrap Plaster of Paris Paint Toothpicks Popsicle sticks Cardboard Newspaper Tape Wire Aluminum Foil
Grading: (Art 1: partners will not necessarily get the same grade): How well you express your idea & pun visually Creativity of pun, motif & forms Overall appearance (balance, unity) Craftsmanship (neatness, durability, care & pride in work) Class participation (includes cleanup, cooperation & partnership)
Visual puns “Eye” thought of…what could they look like?? Highr-EYES (Highrise) “Eye-Eye, Captain” (Aye-Aye, Captain) See-Saw