SCULPTURE

Definition

• A three-dimensional artwork that may be

created from various types of materials,

commonly stone (either rock or marble),

metal, glass, wood, ice, clay, etc.

• A person who creates sculptures is called a

sculptor.

What is Clay?

• Clay is made from very fine particles of dirt which

press on each other and stick together. It is

squishy when it is wet, so it is easy to form into any

shape. It dries hard when exposed to the air for

longer periods of time since water evaporates out.

• If a clay sculpture is put in a special oven (called a

kiln) and heated at very high temperatures, it will

permanently harden. This is called firing. Often

times, dishes, plates, cups, etc. are made from

fired clay. People have used clay since the

Prehistoric times.

Plasticine

• Invented in England

over 100 years ago

• The clay that never

dries out

• Oil-based

• Fine-details

Types of Sculpture

• Free-standing Sculpture (Sculpture in

the round)

• Relief Sculpture

• Kinetic Sculpture

• Bust

• Equestrian

Free-Standing (Sculpture in

the Round)

• Sculpture that is surrounded on all

sides, except the base, by space. It

is meant to be viewed from any

angle.

Relief Sculpture

• Sculpture that is still attached to a

background and may only be

viewed from the front.

Kinetic Sculpture

• A sculpture that involves aspects of

physical motion. Often involves a

motor or gears.

Bust

• A representation of a person from

the chest up.

Equestrian

• Typically showing a significant

person on horseback.

Ways to Create Sculptures

• Weld - Steel, metals

• Glass Blowing - Glass

• Mold - Clay, Pottery

• Carve - Wood, Ice, Types of Stone

• Assemble/Build - Various Materials

(Wood, found objects)

Your Assignment • For this assignment, we will be creating a

CARTOON HEAD

• You must follow my instructions or your

creation may turn into a big mess.

• Try your best and remember, even

though this is fun, it is still a studio

assignment so I expect you to take your

work seriously and show mature work

ethic.

Marking Scheme

CREATION:

• Sculpture is designed well and interesting from

all angles, back, front, and sides (Balance, Design, Detail)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

• Neatly finished (craftsmanship)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

• Creative, Unique

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

• Use of class time and materials/work ethic

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

COMMUNICATION: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

TOTAL: /50