2D3D - From 2D to 3D Module Overview

From 2D to 3D

Introduction

Until this point in the course, you have concentrated on the theories of art, art history, and two-dimensional media. In this module, we will move from 2D to 3D and work with the sculpture media clay. The types of sculpture and the techniques used by sculptors will also be covered. Sculptors concentrate on the third dimension in art but still draw during the planning process. Sculptors use a fast way to draw and sketch out ideas that show mass and movement called gesture drawings. Using your new 3D skills you will draw like a sculptor and then create a clay sculpture based on Pop Art and inspired by artist Wayne Thiebaud. 

 

Essential Questions

• What is sculpture?
• Why is gesture drawing an important skill for all aspects of art?
• How does gesture drawing affect your observational skills?
• How did the Pop Art movement change the art world?
• How does research in your Visual verbal journal influence the final project?
• How do you work with air-dry clay?
• Who is Wayne Thiebaud?

 

Key Terms

• Gesture Drawing -A gesture drawing is a loose line drawing to capture movement or action often used by sculptors to create mass for the form.
• Sculpture in the Round - A sculpture in the round is a three-dimensional art form that can be viewed from all sides by the viewer.
• Additive Sculpture - Additive sculpture is a process in which pieces of material are glued or joined together.   As in modeling, assembled sculptures are built up.  
• Subtractive Sculpture - Subtractive sculpture is a process in which art material is taken away to create the finished piece. Carving is a subtractive process.   Michelangelo used the subtractive process of carving marble.
• Relief Sculpture - A low or relief sculpture refers to the only type of sculpture that is not viewed from all sides and has forms extending into space from a single pane. A relief sculpture typically would hang on a wall.
• Modeling: Modeled sculpture is the building up and shaping of soft material to create a sculpture. It is both an additive and subtractive process. The Food sculpture in clay you are creating is an example of modeling in sculpture.
• Casting: A process, where the sculptor starts by making a mold.
• Maquette - A maquette is similar to a thumbnail sketch for a drawing. It is a mini sculpture in the chosen materials to work out composition and take risks before starting with more expensive materials. It is a study for a larger sculpture.
• Armature -A sculpture's armature is its internal support, often used to supply strength, or to provide weight reductions by providing volume and mass.
• Pop Art Movement - Pop Art was an art movement from the 1960s that was characterized by subject matter taken from popular consumer items. There are still artists today whose work is influenced by Pop Art.
• Organic Sculpture - Organic sculpture relates to or is derived from living organisms.   Organic objects are more flowing, usually modeled with only the fingers of the artist.  
• Geometric Sculpture - Geometric sculpture is based on simple geometric shapes (as straight lines, circles, or squares).  

 

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