RELIEF SCULPTURE
IS A TYPE OF SCULPTURE IN WHICH THE FORM PROJECTS FROM
A BACKGROUND.
I N H I G H R E L I E F , T H E F O R M S S TA N D FA R
O U T F RO M T H E B AC KG RO U N D .
I N LOW R E L I E F ( B E ST K N OW N A S B A S R E L I E F ) , T H E Y A R E S H A L LOW.
OBJECTIVES
formal: to introduce the studio fundamentals of
"bas" relief (low relief) and "haut" relief (high
relief) sculpture.
technical: to gain experience in working with
celluclay and joint compound.
HIGH RELIEF
• Form that extends
half way out of
the back ground
or flat surface
that it is built on.
Bas Relief/ low relief
• Form that is almost flat and very slightly coming off of
the background plane.
EXAMPLES OF BAS RELIEF
ABSTRACT ART
• art that does not attempt to represent
external reality, but seeks to achieve its effect
using shapes, forms, colors, and textures.
• Art that speaks to the essence not the
exact replication.
REPRESENTATIONAL ART
•
Form that is recognizable as being an exact
replica, or abstraction of a real person, place, or
thing.
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Inspired by real life, not just reminiscent of it
FIGURES
IN
RELIEF
PRE-COLUMBIAN
EGYPTIAN
GREEK AND ROMAN
ROMAN
MIDDLE AGES
RENAISSANCE
INDIA
ABORIGINI
YOUR MISSION IS :
Create an abstracted relief sculpture with a
Kinetic element.
Subject matter
choices:
Materials:
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Celluclay/ paper
pulp, cardboard,
armature materials
if needed, molding
materials, wooden
skewers, beads,
numbers etc.
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A geometric/ organic
non-representational
form
A representational form
that is recognizable as
something.
HOW CAN I ABSTRACT AN
OBJECT?
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Exaggeration
Repetition
Altered proportions
Play with one action, trait or element
that it has
BREAKING THE 2-D SPACE
• Stacking
• Weaving
• Standing
• Entwining
• Braid
• Overlap
• Mound it
• ?
KINETIC ART = A FORM OF
ART THAT DEPENDS ON
MOVEMENT FOR ITS EFFECT.
STUDENT EXAMPLES
ASHLEY BARBER
SARAH KYZER
PROCESS
1.Present project/Research ( 1 Day)
2.Design ( 1 Day)
3.Construction ( 4 Days)
4.Joint compound( 1 Day)
5.Gesso ( 1 Day)
6.Paint with Acrylic paint
RESEARCH AND DESIGN ( 1 DAY)
Today we will continue to work on IDEATION.
• Remember the size of your substrate (surface)
• Create 3 possible sketches… talk about your idea with
one other person before you show me
• Think big but be reasonable
• What will be the Kinetic addition to your project?
CONSTRUCTION ( 4 DAYS)
Today we will work on CONSTRUCTION.
• Remember to allow for contrast in your layers
• Use a variety of methods to create levels that are clear
• We want to see 0-4 in terms of levels
• Nothing higher than 2 inches
• Be sure your construction is sturdy
JOINT COMPOUND( 1 DAY)
Today we will be icing your project.
• Be sure to completely cover/fill with JOINT
COMPOUND.
• Cardboard edges
• Seams
• Surfaces
GESSO ( 1 DAY)
Today we will be priming the project and deciding how to
add color.
• Gesso your entire project
• Create an updated sketch and color
BE PREPARED TO PAINT FOR 2 DAYS, STARTING
TOMORROW.
PAINT WITH ACRYLIC PAINT (2 DAYS)
Today we will be beginning one of two painting days.
Paint!!
TEACHER SUPPLY LIST
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Celluclay… Dick Blick
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Cement board or hardibacker… Home Depot slice and snap
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Glue
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Joint compound… Home Depot
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Cardboard
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Beads, skewers, etc
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Kilz primer