Ceramics - Amphora

amphora, ancient vessel form used as a storage jar and one of the principal vessel shapes in Greek pottery, a two-handled pot with a neck narrower than the body. There are two types of amphora: the neck amphora, in which the neck meets the body at a sharp angle; and the one-piece amphora, in which the neck and body form a continuous curve. The first is common from the Geometric period (c.900 bc) to the decline of Greek pottery; the second appeared in the 7th century bc. The height of amphorae varies from large Geometric vases of 5 feet (1.5 metres) to examples of 12 inches (30 centimetres) or even smaller (the smallest are called amphoriskoi). The average normal height is about 18 inches (45 centimetres). Amphorae, which survive in great numbers, were used as storage and transport vessels for olives, cereal, oil, and wine (the wine amphora was a standard Attic measure of about 41 quarts [39 litres]) and, in outsize form, for funerals and as grave markers. Wide-mouthed, painted amphorae were used as decanters and were given as prizes.

Black Figure Neck Amphora


Black Figure One Piece Amphora


Which one is more like your design?  Which one do you like better?

Art Two - Landscape painting

Below are several examples of landscape painting. 
Which style do you like the best?

Art 3 and AP Art - Friday Assignment due 3/27

2D - Mexican mola

3D - Donald Judd

Art One - Drawing

The drawings below were all completed with pencil.  Which is your favorite?

Art One - two point perspective

Watch the following video to learn more about two point perspective.  This will help you with your drawing in class.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEEyQJ-c_f4

Ceramics - Tuesday assignment

Finish watching the videos that I posted yesterday.

I should be back tomorrow and we will take two days to make our tripod cups.

Today, four of you can work on the wheel.

The rest of you can take one day and make either:
1. 3-5 clay buttons.  Feel free to use the texture plates and add two small holes.  Make sure they are smooth on the back and have nothing sharp.  Use the stamps to put your initials on the back.   Or
2.  The perfect pinch pot with a foot.

Art 2 - Tuesday assignment

I should be back tomorrow and we will take a couple of days to make our tripod cups.  In the meantime, I want you to go ahead and plan out our next painting.  We will focus on landscape paintings and trees.

For today, find 2-3 photos of trees (or parts of trees - roots, limbs, leaves, etc).  Photoshop them together.  You can also add one random item if you want (clock, antlers, pig face, etc.).  Change the background if you want to make it more interesting.  Print it out on the FA_MS/HSART printer.  It should already be installed into your tablet.  We will be loosely painting these so put something together with strong lights and darks as well as color.  Be creative!!!

Art Two - Color Mixing and Tree

Watch the following videos:

Color mixing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chsVNmTTmGs

Tree painting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x18Idzb02Bg

Ceramics - wheel and Greek videos

Watch the following videos and comment:
You will need to complete another wheel thrown piece for Quarter 4.

Greek Pottery:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhPW50r07L8

Centering:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMWQ7eIbp98

Opening:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xupn8MRTF-8

Pulling the walls:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RoCMYBoIII

Art 3/AP - Friday Assignment due March 20

Recreate your version of a master work.  Assignments are below.  Remember to cite the artist and work on the back of your sketch paper.  

I want to see less of the artist and more of your voice in your sketch.  Use the artist's work as the starting point but add something of yourself to it.  These should now move beyond mere copies of the master work.  They should now be your own work with the master as the inspiration.  

2D - M.C. Escher

3D - Kiki Smith

Art 2 & Ceramics - Tripod cup

Watch this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0OaOGgHF0M

Art One - Geometric Forms

Art 3/AP - Friday assignment due March 13

Recreate your version of a master work.  Assignments are below.  Remember to cite the artist and work on the back of your sketch paper.  

I want to see less of the artist and more of your voice in your sketch.  Use the artist's work as the starting point but add something of yourself to it.  These should now move beyond mere copies of the master work.  They should now be your own work with the master as the inspiration.  

2D - Anselm Kiefer 

3D - Marino Marini

Ceramics - Slab?

What are your thoughts about slab construction?  Ramble or rant below.

Art Two - 2D/3D

Which process do you prefer and why?  Do you enjoy making drawings/paintings (2D) or sculpture/ceramics (3D)?

Art One - more prints

Below are more examples of block prints.  What do you notice about the process of the artist?  Which ones are more/less successful and why?

Art 3/AP - Friday Assignment due March 6

Recreate your version of a master work.  Assignments are below.  Remember to cite the artist and work on the back of your sketch paper.  Some of you are really developing beautiful sketchbooks.

Starting this week, I want to see less of the artist and more of your voice in your sketch.  Use the artist's work as the starting point but add something of yourself to it.  These should now move beyond mere copies of the master work.  They should now be your own work with the master as the inspiration.  Fill the page, fill the page, fill the page!!!!!  Make sure to use strong lights and darks and don't shy away from aggressive marks.  Use any material that you like.

2D - Henri Matisse

3D - Pablo Picasso (yes, he made sculpture too)