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ART 208.01 Introduction to Sculpture PROJECT
THREE: Convergence New
forms and meanings are created when distinct identities meld. Convergence is at the heart of the way
we understand through analogy and metaphor. It is an act of making connections,
spanning physical differences, bringing one thing to bear upon another. It
isn't surprising that the human body and bodily experience often play a
central role in our metaphoric imagination. Anthropomorphism, the attribution of human motivation, characteristics,
or behavior to objects, animals, or natural phenomena, in its broadest sense, is our way of
forming an empathetic relationship with the world around us. The Creative Challenge In
this project you are challenged to create a sculpture that is the synthesis
of two things, one of which is of the
body and the other not. Your
final sculpture can be made in any material and format (it could be a free
standing object, something hung on the wall, a modest installation, or even a
performative costume or action). You can employ
some of new material approaches we have been reviewing (building and modeling
volumes over armatures) but you are not limited to these. Because synthesis
means forming a new whole you cannot use your source object directly in your
sculpture. If found materials play a significant role in your project, you
must have these materials gathered and in the studio in a timely way. What to Avoid Note,
this assignment isn't about just sticking human features on things. Part of
your challenge is to figure out how to meaningfully synthesize identities
rather than superficially dress stuff up. Source Artists Frida
Kahlo, Georgia OÕKeefe, Henry Moore, John Newman, Lisa Scheer The Steps (see individual assignment pages for the
details) Initial Design Development: 20% of project grade Final Design: 20% of project grade Self-Assessment: 10%
of project grade Final Project: 40% of project grade Work habits/ effort: 10%
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