Clay+Scupture


 * Art II: Sculptural Vessels **

We study ancient artifacts to learn more about the cultures that created them. Ancient works of art feature
 * religious symbolism
 * scenes from daily life
 * stories of personal or cultural history

From these artifacts we can learn many things about a group of people, including clues about:
 * what they ate (farmed or hunted)
 * who thier leaders were
 * how they intereacted with other groups
 * how the society fucntioned
 * their religion

//** YOUR **// **artwork tells a story about you, and what you value. For this assignment, you will create your own artifact. Like those in ancient civilizations, your sculptural vessel will be a functional vessel as well as an expression of ideas.**

We will begin by taking a look at the sculptural vessels of many ancient cultures:

Cylinder Vase Maya, Late Classic Period (650-850 AD) Southern Guatemala || This Mayan artifact features a 3-D rendering of a bat on one side. On the other is a carved scene showing two dancing figures, separated by an image of The Mo-Witz, or Sacred Mountain Place:
 * **Take a look at some ancient sculptural vessels for inspiration!** || [[image:ammayan.jpg width="262" height="276"]]

|| Pottery Vessel of the Storm God Ancient Mexico, 150 BC-AD 750
 * [[image:amteo.jpg link="@http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/aoa/p/pottery_vessel_of_the_storm_go.aspx"]]

This amazing vessel found at Teotihuacan depicts the Storm God, later known to the Aztecs as the Rain God Tlaloc. Read more by clicking above! ||  ||  ||

The concept of your sculpture is up to you, but you must have a detailed plan (sketches and written explanation of your concept) before beginning wih clay.
 * Your Assignment: **
 * Create a functional sculpture that serves as a container, and expresses an idea. **

You must have a fully finished sculpture with at least 5 three-dimensional elements added You must include 2 types of texture
 * Guidelines: **
 * Size Requirement: **

Use all materials properly, and clean up your workspace every single day.
 * Use of Materials: **

Your sculpture should be neat and clean, with no messy connections, cracks, or blobs of clay. tip: Be careful and take your time when adding elements and creating details!
 * Craftsmanship: **

Demonstrate skill with hand-building techniques to execute your idea Correctly follow the steps for adding elements (score/slip/squish/smooth) Make sure you have a functional piece!
 * Technique: **

Create a concept for your artifact: what does it represent? why did you choose this? how will surface texture and decoration add to your artifact? Your sculpture should be your own creative design! Use inspiration from historic examples and your own life to create a modern-day artifact that expresses your concept!
 * Creativity: **

student work: byMelanie || Hands Bowl, by Matt || Mermaid Vessel, by Bella || Koi Vessel, by David || Totem Vessel, by Alex || Female Vessel, by Stephanie ||
 * Pre-Columbian Inspired Vessel,
 * [[image:DSC_0269.JPG width="205" height="314"]]