Assignment #1

Getting you head together - Liz Woodard





This head inspired me because I loved how the artist made the eyes. He didn't put much shape a lot of shape into the eyes and even the mouth is relatively flat. However, the artist still is able to show where the eye starts and ends. This inspired me to try and make an Asian face for one of my projects.



I liked this artist because they were able to make such graceful lines. The neck line and definition on the clavicle and shoulders looks strong but feminine. Even just looking at the head the artist does a good job of making the figure feminine by giving it a simple hairstyle. I wanted to try the same look on one of my figures.



This figure I was not very impressed by. I cannot understand the purpose of the piece. To me it looks like it could either be a devil, a clown or a person wearing a hat. The pieces on the head make it look like a bug to me. Also, I am unsure about the meaning of the painting around the eyes...

First Assignment for ART 265

Assignment 1- Get your Head Together

This first assignment will address some basic modeling and research into anatomy and the vast diversity of focus in the figure within both contemporary and historical ceramics.

This link will lead you into your first influences in the figurative direction in clay.

http://jacobforan.com/section/284987_A_Show_of_Heads_II_Curated_by_Jacob.html

The artists listed in this show of heads are some of the top in the contemporary field. Find some direct influence in at least one of these artists. For the first 2 pieces you will need no knowledge of craft. These two pieces will be solid clay and be smaller than life size. Make each head with three baseball size pieces of clay.

The first head will be without direction and will be due on Monday April 2nd. Both heads will be due on the 9th. 

Use the Show of heads link, and this YouTube video for reference points.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU0vdP043jQ

You will find a large garbage can by the black table that is filled with red clay. Use this clay. There are shelves next to the tables where you can store your heads. Work over the weekend and I will see you on Monday.  I am at a conference this first day and will not make it in.  I promise to bring you all back some great images and information from the conference.

If you are on the west side from now until school starts please take advantage of all the fantastic clay shows. There is a national conference in Seattle called NCECA. It is the National Organization of Education on the Ceramic Arts.  The main show is in Bellevue at BAM. If you can go to the show!!! WOW!!

http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/current/push_play/index.html

This hopefully explains why I have to miss your first class. Sorry!  I will send your syllabus as soon as I can.  See you on Monday April 2nd.

Best,

Professor Robison

A Great Seattle Ceramic Artist

The Fantastic Tip Toland

http://www.tiptoland.com/

entry 4

This is an Panel of four calligraphic tiles. Made in the 14th–early 15th century; Marinid
Morocco this panel has a lot of life in it its creative and it says something. the hand writing is delicate and careful i also like the simple colors i would put this up in my house. "Panel of four calligraphic tiles [Morocco] (1999.146)". In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/1999.146 (October 2006)


I really like this bowl made in late Middle Jomon Period (ca. 2500-1500 B.C.), Ca. 1500 B.C. i like this one because it is deep and it's not just strait it is curvy with what i think is awesome side handles.

"Deep bowl with sculptural rim [Japan] (1992.252.1)". In Heilbrunn Timeline
of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–.
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/1992.252.1 (October 2006)

What i like the most about this blue Cup is that it is wide and has a thin small foot. i also enjoy the two handles. it was made in Greek, Athens, late 6th Century BC.

http://www.heliosgallery.com/noframes/greek/descriptions/62.php

Out of all the pictures i looked at this one was my favorite i like the face on it and the way it sorta tells a story i also like the fact that it has a lot of colors and that there may or may not have a lid. this is a Pharmacy Jar, made in the late 15th centuryItalian (Naples). this piece of art has the most unique qualities to it.

"Pharmacy Jar [Italian (Naples)] (46.85.15)". In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/46.85.15 (October 2006)

Samantha Simonson Post #4

I really like this piece because it has the Greek look. I also think that this cup has more characteristics of a bowl. I also think that the rough edge and the colors make it look more like an ancient antique. 

I really like the design of this piece but I am not quite sure as to what it is used for. I think it is the two holes in the center is what is throwing me off. I also really like the color that are used it reminds me of cave man drawings. 

What caught my attention on this piece was the legs at the bottom. Another thing that I really like is the tribal art work around it. Plus the colors add to the effect that it is something tribal. 

What I really like about this bowl is the simplicity of this. I really like the painted lines around the edge. I like that there some lines that are thicker and some are really thin, and there is some loops and spots that also make the it look simple.