UNIT II - We rise as stones thrust from the crust

UNIT II:  Low Relief / High Relief

OBJECTIVE: To introduce relief sculpture and to continue discussion on the differences between 2D and 3D space.

PROJECT:  We rise as stones thrust from the crust – Metals Casting

PROCESS: 

1. Sketch ideas for your amulet.  It should be no larger that 1.5” x 1.5” x 0.5”.  What is the amulets theme?  What does it protect against or provide for?
2. Cut your cuttlebone in half and sand one side on each half flat. 
3. Make sure to carve in a pour hole and relief vents.
4. Tie your mold sides together with tape and cast your amulet.
5. Finish your amulet by sanding and filing. 

VOCABULARY: bas (pronounced “bah” as in French) relief (low relief), haut (pronounced “oh”) relief (high relief), texture, additive, subtractive, volume reversal, negative, positive, sand casting

REFERENCES:  Paolo Soleri

MATERIALS:  Cuttlefish bone, Carving Tools, Pewter

READING: Launching the Imagination Chapter 6, 8

COMMUNITY:  If you have wheels, try to visit Cosanti in Scottsdale (www.cosanti.com) or Arcosanti in Cordes Junction (www.arcosanti.org) (+1pt extra credit)

DUE: 

NOTES: An amulet (from Latin amuletum; earliest extant use in Naturalis Historia [Pliny], meaning "an object that protects a person from trouble"), a close cousin of the talisman (from Arabic طلاسم tilasm, ultimately from Greek telesma or from the Greek word "telein" which means "to initiate into the mysteries") consists of any object intended to bring good luck and/or protection to its owner. Potential amulets include: gems, especially engraved gems, statues, coins, drawings, pendants, rings, plants, animals, etc.; even words said in certain occasions—for example: vade retro satana—(Latin, "go back, Satan"), to repel evil or bad luck.  For example: A crucifix, Medals (featuring saints, gods, etc), A specific animal with cultural or religious significance, Clover, Boat

Wheel, Raven, Head, Acorn, Well, Sun, pebbles, tablets, bells, hammer, specific materials, gemstones, text, etc.

GRADING:  8pts

• 2 – Sketches                        2 – Craft
• 2 – Concept                        2 – Character