Slab Altar/Shrine

Project Overview: Create an altar using slabs. Your altar should hold (physically or symbolically) something important to you. 

Altar: An altar is a table or platform for the presentation of religious offerings, for sacrifices, or for other ritualistic purposes. Altars are found at shrines, temples, churches, and other places of worship

1. Research altars

   1. What are altars used for? (Think Dia de los Muertos)

   2.  How can you use imagery to show what your altar holds? 

   3. What techniques could you use to create imagery and forms (coil, forms, pinch method, score and slip, etc.)?

   4. What reference photos do you need to create a successful piece?

2. What will your altar hold (either physically or symbolically? 

   1. Brainstorm images and themes

      1. Examples/ideas: Your altar physically holds your pet's collar and you include a mini sculpture of your pet

      2. Your altar was made as a statement about a social justice issue you care about so you include images that represent your social justice issue

      3. Your altar 

   2. Find reference photos and sketch your ideas in your sketchbook

3. Watch videos for steps to create a slab box and take notes in your sketchbook. 

Vocab:

Altar, slab construction, 

Requirements: 

1. Use slabs to create a hanging altar

2. Include imagery or sculptural qualities that show what your altar is for/about

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Inspiration:

https://artsandculture.google.com/story/cabinet-of-curiosity-tryon-palace/AAURAQ1U1VKhLA?hl=en

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