Intro to clay sculpture

Intro to clay sculpture:

              Aesthetic thinking in Clay

Elements of Art and Principles of Design 

From in Art

Organic

 Geometric

                                      

Line

 

Color: Analogue / Complementary

Simple 3colors / multiple colors

complementary

 Shape

Texture: refers to the surface quality or "feel" of an object (ie. rough, smooth, soft)
 • Actual texture -can be felt 
• Implied (or simulated) textures – shown through drawing 

• Implied (or simulated) textures – shown through drawing 

Space

Positive /Negative space

              
            

Value- the lightness or darkness of a color

*Value can show 3D effects

Emphasis: Stands out

Contrast: • the arrangement of opposite elements (light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes, etc.) in a piece so as to create visual interest, excitement and drama.

Balance:

Rhythm/Pattern

 Movement

Unity-a sense of harmony and wholeness, by using similar elements within the composition and placing them in a way that brings them all together 

Variety
Abstract form/ Realistic form

 Functional/  Decorative Art

Functional

Decoration