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RELIEF SCULPTURE RELIEF SCULPTURE Is a

type of sculpture in which the form projects from a background.

In high relief, the forms stand far out from the background.

In low relief (best known as bas-relief), they are shallow.

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 ReliefHigh Relief

• Form that extends half way out of the back ground or

flat surface that it is built on.

Bas Relief/ low reliefBas 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.

• Inspired by real life, not just reminiscent of it

FIGURESFIGURESININRELIEFRELIEF

Pre-Columbian

Egyptian

Greek and Roman

Roman

Middle Ages

Renaissance

India

Aborigini

Your mission is :

Create an abstracted relief sculpture with a Kinetic element.

Materials:• Celluclay/ paper

pulp, cardboard, armature materials if needed, molding materials, wooden skewers, beads, numbers etc.

Subject matter choices:

• A geometric/ organic non-representational form

• A representational form that is recognizable as something.

How can I abstract an object?

• 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

Process1.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)

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

• Celluclay… Dick Blick

• Cement board or hardibacker… Home Depot slice and snap

• Glue

• Joint compound… Home Depot

• Cardboard

• Beads, skewers, etc

• Kilz primer