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CERAMICS What is ceramics? Ceramics is the creation of sculptural forms using different ceramic techniques and different types of clay. Clay is a natural material found in the earth. It is the result of erosion, the breakdown of the earths rocky crust into minute particles due to wind, water or ice. Ceramic Techniques The COIL method of hand Building uses rolled coils of Clay. These are SCORED and attached to each other. The PINCH method Pinches and pulls your project into it’s final form. The SLAB method is when clay is rolled out to an even thickness, then cut and Shaped into the Desired form. Cultural Ceramic forms Greece •Greek pots were made in a wide variety of shapes and sizes for both the local market and export. •Vessels were made on a potter’s wheel, a revolving wheel powered by the potter’s knee. •The Greeks thought of their gods and goddesses as humans, and represented them that way in their works of art. • The elaborate decoration and carefully planned proportions reflect qualities the Greeks admired most- harmony, order and balance. The HYDRIA was made during the sixth century B.C. in Greece Neck The decoration and careful proportions reflect HARMONY, ORDER & BALANCE The largest figures are on the main body of the pot, while smaller figures decorate the shoulder. The figures make up scenes that illustrate episodes in GREEK MYTHOLOGY Pottery vessels decorated in the BLACK-FIGURE style, such as this hydria, were a specialty of the ancient Greeks. Greek Body Hydra 530-500BC Slip-glazed earthenware Foot American Indian Gourd Art •Gourd art involves creating works of art by painting on dried gourd shells based on the principles of pointillism. •During the process gourd surfaces may be carved, sanded, burned, dyed and polished The form is considered when selecting images to decorate the pot Gourd decoration is an ancient tradition in Africa, Asia, Central and South America, as well as the indigenous people of the Americas. Narrative design Repetition of cultural symbols Line, shape and texture Japan This jar was probably used during religious ceremonies or for cooking over an open fire. This prehistoric EARTHENWARE pot was made by the Jomon people, the first culture to produce ceramic wares in Japan. Long COILS of clay were pressed together to form a distinctive shape The ornamental rim dominates the decoration and form. Deep Jar c. 3000-2000BC Earthenware with modelled & Impressed decor The cylindrical body is lightly textured with diagonal LOW-RELIEF designs made by rolling or pressing rope or cord patterns into wet clay Australian Indigenous Thancoupie Thancoupie “pushes out” the Walls of the clay with concave Surfaces of her body- knees & elbows Thainakuith people recognise That when flowers bloom and leaves begin to fall it is time for hunting turtles. Thancoupie’s aim was to Preserve the “stories” of her People with unique imagery Pot: Orinde the Turtle c.1995 Merran Esson •Esson’s textured surfaces give us clues about the Australian environment. •Her vessels are a mixture of natural forms and mechanical structures. Modern ceramic designs