1. Literally waiting on you…

2. 3-Dimensional Decorative Letters
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3. Shape vs. form
Shape refers to a two dimensional area clearly set off by one or more of the other visual elements, such as color, value, line, texture, and space.
Shapes are flat
They are limited to two dimensions: length and width

4. Shape vs. form Form is an object with three dimensions.
Two important features of form are mass and volume.
Mass is a 3-D solid with solid, identifiable boundaries.
Volume is used during discussions of interior space.
Architecture: The space within a building
Sculpture: The space in which the object occupies

5. The difference between these
What is 3-Dimension?
Having 3 dimensions
Giving the illusion of depth and space
Making something look life-like
The difference between these
And these

6. What are Decorative Letters?
Letters represent something
Name, place, thing, etc.
Many people decorate a Letter to represent a person and their personal style

7. Where did they come from?
Using Initials (BS instead of my full name) did not occur until the late Antique period in Italy
They were used as Decorative Scripts in the margins of books
They did not become their own art form until the later developments in Anglo-Saxon Art

8. How are they Different? They vary based on individual styles
Depending on the use, they may be big or small, stand on their own, sit in a frame, etc.

9. Assignment
Prep Work
Consider which letter you would like to create
Is this letter the first letter of your name? someone else’s name?
Come up with ten different ways to write the letter
Create 4 sketches –1 for each side of the letter (front, back, left side, right side)
Create a design to go with it
Think about stability
Add color choices

10. Assignment Project- Create your own 3-D Letter
Must be at least 12 inches high
Must be at least 3 inches thick
Must be able to stand on it’s own

11. Student Examples

12. Things to turn in today…
Guided notes
Sketches of 10 ways to write the letter you chose
Sketches of all 4 sides of your letter
Colored in if time, if not.. No worries!