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posted Dec 8, 2009 11:29 AM by Theresa Wyatt
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Neolithic, or the New Stone Age, occured in the later part of what we consider the Prehistoric Period. We are looking at Stonehenge and Easter Island. Neolithic ArtNeolithic Art |
posted Dec 8, 2009 11:26 AM by Theresa Wyatt
We began looking at Prehistoric Art History today- primarily the "The Great Hall of Bulls" in Lascaux Caves, France. Introduction to Prehistoric ArtIntroduction to Prehistoric Art |
posted Dec 7, 2009 5:58 AM by Theresa Wyatt
Stages of Clay
1. Earthenware
regular clay
work in progress
only stage where you can attach two pieces together and mold it.
2. Leatherhard
2-3 hours air drying
can still carve into or sand
3. Greenware
ready to go into kiln
room temperature, no longer cool to the touch
completely air dry
4. Bisqueware
fired in the kiln once
can sand it or carve into it
ready to be glazed
5. Glazed
fired at least twice in the kiln
Hand Building Techniques
1. Pinch Pot
Roll clay into a ball
push in thumbs in centre of the ball
pinch clay into a bowl shape
smooth out edges of clay
2. Coil Pot
Pinch off a piece of clay
Roll it into a coil or a snake
Use the 4 s's to attach clay together
Coil clay together to make a pot
3. Slab Box
Roll out a piece of clay using a rolling pin
cut out shapes
attach shapes together using the 4 s's
Smooth your box out
1. What is the general rule if clay is too wet? How do I fix it?
Clay sticks to your hands or fingers. knead the clay to fix or let it dry.
2. What is the general rule if clay is too dry? How do I fix it?
If the clay is too dry, it starts to crack. Add a little bit of water and knead.
3. What is slip or slurry? What is it used for?
Clay and water. Used as a glue to stick clay together.
4. What is scoring or scratching?
Roughing up the clay before adding slip to attach two pieces of clay together.
5. Why do you need to knead your clay? List two reasons.
To make sure that all water and air particles are even in the clay to prevent it blowing up in the kiln.
To make it easier to work with.
6. Why do we need to make sure that there are no air particles and that it is dry before it goes in the kiln?
Or else it will blow up!
7. To prevent clay from becoming leatherhard, what two actions must you take?
Wrap it in wet paper towels and put in plastic bag.
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posted Nov 25, 2009 5:39 AM by Theresa Wyatt
posted Nov 25, 2009 5:36 AM by Theresa Wyatt
Pick a topic from the list below to
research. You will find three images as
examples of each topic and briefly answer the questions below about your topic.
- Venetian Masks
- Masks from Japan
- Masks China
- African Masks
- First Nations Masks
- Modern Masks
- Heavy Metal Masks
- Ancient Greece
- Inca Masks
- Science Fiction Masks
- Sports Masks
WHAT is the mask?
WHERE is the mask from?
WHEN were the masks typically made and used?
WHO would wear the mask?
HOW was the masks made? What materials are used?
WHY? What is the purpose of the masks? How is the masks used?
Masks are worn to protect or disguise the
face. Most masks worn to disguise are in the form of an animal or another
person. Protective masks serve a specific purpose. For example, a welder wears
a steel mask with a special lens to shield their eyes from the intense light
produced by welding. Disguise masks include ceremonial masks, theatrical masks,
burial and death masks, and festival masks.
Masks are made of varied materials
including paper, cloth, grass, leather, metal, shell, and carved of wood or
stone. They can be painted with symbolic designs and vivid colors. Some masks
have realistic human or animal features, while others provide a grotesque
appearance.
Pick a topic from the list below to
research. You will find three images as
examples of each topic and briefly answer the questions below about your topic. Please print off this assignment with your images and hand in.
- Venetian Masks
- Masks from Japan
- Masks China
- African Masks
- First Nations Masks
- Modern Masks
- Heavy Metal Masks
- Ancient Greece
- Inca Masks
- Science Fiction Masks
- Sports Masks
WHAT is the mask?
WHERE is the mask from?
WHEN were the masks typically made and used?
WHO would wear the mask?
HOW was the masks made? What materials are used?
WHY? What is the purpose of the masks? How is the masks used?
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posted Nov 18, 2009 9:18 AM by Theresa Wyatt
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Digital identity is
the internet equivalent to the real identity of a person. Whether from PC’s, cell phones or other
personal devices, social networking sites, such as Facebook, Myspace and
Twitter, are becoming more and more common.
The information that we choose to share with others on cyberspace ranges
from personal pictures, videos, blogs, comments, and status updates.
Who has facebook profiles? Everyone. And can we really believe everything that we read on Facebook or Twitter? Is all of the information that we share about ourselves true? Are the friends that we add really who they say they are? Have a look at this great article about portrait of artists who have facebook profiles. I too have recently become friends with Lucien Freud and Salvador Dali, both of whom are dead, but yet it is still exciting to get their status updates regularly and to sneak peaks at what art they are creating now. Of course, these are fictional sites, but it is still a very cool idea. I wonder if John Lennon would accept me as a virtual friend? Artinfo.com is my all time favourite forum for crazy art ideas like this.
How
Important is your Profile Pic?
In the real world, we take in much of what we'll later
remember about a person over a very short period of time, which usually occurs
the first time we see the person. Our brains factor in the person's general
look (features, height, clothing, posture, etc.) as well as attitude, the tenor
of voice, strength of handshake and many other attributes when forming a first impression.
That impression is later very difficult for a person to overcome.
The very same thing is true in the online world, but
instead of the person's physical self that gets that first glance, it's the person's
profile.
Just about every social media site provides the user with
some place to put a personal profile. Many people ignore this, to their
detriment.
The profile provides
an opportunity to tell people how you would like them to see you.
There are some really interesting art exhibitions playing with the idea of facebook as an art form. Click on the links below.
Matt Held Matt Held Commissions
Custom Profile Picture Paintings Carricatures
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posted Nov 4, 2009 11:57 AM by Theresa Wyatt
Here are some awesome photoshop tutorials about cool text effects. Have fun, Tito!
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posted Nov 2, 2009 5:37 PM by Theresa Wyatt
Don't forget to look over your notes!
We will be having our ATC swap right after our quiz!
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