ART 250D Tia/Figurative Sculpture
An introduction to the basic concerns of working from the figure. We will work from a live model and explore clay modeling techniques and clay construction. The projects will span from seated and standing figures, and expand on details of the figures such as hands, feet, and faces. The figure projects will address issues of spatial understanding, study of and accurate rendition of the figure, scale, gravity, surface qualities and inventiveness. There will be a model available during class time. The course will also require a five page typed paper on three artists or historic periods or styles that interest you. A selection of work will be fired at the end of the semester. No prerequisite. Suitable for non-majors. (EL)