| What is Relief Sculpture? -Relief sculpture is any work which projects from but which belongs to the wall. -Reliefs are traditionally classified according to how high the figures project from the background. A relief has a degree of real three-dimensionality, just like a proper sculpture. There are three basic types of relief sculpture: -Low Relief (bas-relief), where the sculpture projects only slightly from the background surface. -High Relief (alto-relief), where the sculpture projects at least half or more of its natural circumference from the background. -Sunken Relief, (incised or intaglio relief), where the carving is sunk below the level of the surrounding surface and is contained within a sharp incised contour line that frames it with a powerful line of shadow. The surrounding surface remains untouched, with no projections. Sunken relief carving is found almost exclusively in ancient Egyptian art, although it has also been used in some beautiful small-scale ivory reliefs from India. |
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| The Parthenon, Greece Temple, Classical 432 BC |
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| Cavalry from the Parthenon Frieze. |
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| Procession of tributes from the Apadana, Persepolis, first half of the fifth century. Possibly an inspiration for the Parthenon Frieze |
ASSIGNMENT:
Use the information you accumulated when researching sections for the book Theme Park to develop an idea for your relief sculpture. You can find all student presentations in Canvas (File Section, in a folder labeled Theme Park Presentations).
OBJECTIVE:
Use elements and principles to create an innovative visual work. Engage viewer with a visual work that encourages curiosity, speculation and reflection.
MATERIALS:
- Select wood or foam board for the surface area of relief surface. These materials available in the studio or you may purchase your own.
- All other materials are your choice.
GUIDELINES:
- Final solution to measure at least 14 x 14 inches in surface area. You may have several smaller pieces that add up to this surface area.
- Relief (area that rises from surface, depth) to measure at least 1 inch. Can be achieved by adding materials to a surface or carving/cutting into a surface.
- The amount of relief should be 75%. This means 75% of the surface will be raised.
- The final shape does not have to be a square. The final shape can be random.
- Materials can hang off of surface. Consider how materials that extend beyond the surface contribute to the visual meaning.
- Final solution must be sturdy, stable and able to hang on wall. I will work with each student individually to develop a hanging system.
- Final solution should not be predictable. Be inspired by the shapes, lines, colors, textures, space, content and concepts of a theme park to create your relief sculpture.
EXAMPLES OF RELIEF:
- See images above.
- Also, go to category in right column labeled "Relief Sculpture Artists". Or click on link below.
EXAMPLES OF STUDENT WORK:
https://foundations3ddesign.blogspot.com/search/label/Theme%20Park%20Relief%20Sculpture%20Student%20Work- Examples of student work are not for this particular assignment. However, you can still be inspired by the materials and ideas students used for this assignment.
- Go to category in right column labeled "Theme Park Relief Sculpture Student Work" or click on link below.
EXAMPLES OF ARTIST WORK THAT MAY INSPIRE:
- I gathered a few artists, not using relief, but may inspire ideas for this assignment. Go to category in right column labeled "Theme Park Artists" or go to link below.
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
- Step 1 - Look. Look at all the student examples and artist examples in links above.
- Step 2 - Gather your research, thoughts, ideas in writing and sketches. Reflect and develop an idea. At least two pieces of research required to post on your blog. This research can be images from student or artist examples on this blog as well as the research in the student power points.
- Step 2 - Begin building.
WHAT DO I POST ON MY BLOG:
- A separate document contains blog guidelines and a checklist. The document can be found in the File Section in Canvas.
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