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Art- Exam 3

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assemblage
the technique of creating a sculpture by joining together individual pieces or segments; sometimes found objects are used that originally served another purpose
maquette
a term that refers to a three dimensional preliminary sketch
kinetic sculpture
one of alexander calder's mobiles would be an excellent example
ceramics
a craft involving the making of objects from clay
casting
a process of making sculpture or other objects by pouring liquid material such as clay, metal, or plastic into a mold and allowing it to harden
modeling
a sculptural process which involves hand shaping a form in some plastic material such as clay or wax
addictive method
modeling and assembling are considered this type of sculptural method; one starts with a simple framework or core, or sometimes nothing at all and adds material until the sculpture is finished
subtractive method
a process in which one starts with a mass of material larger than the planned sculpture and takes away material until only the desired form remains
forging
another name for the art of blacksmithing
kiln
a heating device used to bisque fire or glaze fire ceramic ware
coiling construction
a clay technique in which the cermist rolls out rope like strands of clay and joins them on top of one anther to produce a uniform wall thickness
slab construction
a clay technique; the ceramist rolls out a sheet of clay and uses this sheet in an assemblage or free form method of construction
pinching construction
a clay technique; the ceramist simply squeezes a lump of clay between their fingers to create form
throwing
a clay technique; the ceramist uses a tool called a potters wheel to create cermatic vessels
armature
a rigid framework, often made of wood or steel, used to support a sculpture
contrapposto
a method of portraying the human figure in a relaxed, counterbalanced position resulting in an S curve
glaze
a coating of glass material bonded to a ceramic object by heat
weaving
involves placing two sets of parallel fibers at right angles to one another; interlacing one set thought the other in an up and down movement on a loom or frame
silica
a powered form of sand or glass which is one of the main ingredients in a glaze
inlay
an assemblage method or technique in which small pieces of wood cut into precise shapes are glued together to make a pattern; these shapes are often varying in grain or color
motif
the dominate theme, pattern or decoration
counter motif
the sub dominate or secondary theme,pattern, or decortation
patina
a deliberate application of chemicals which produces a specific coloration on a bronze sculpture; a natural surface coating that develops on metals through exposure to weather and oxides
tapesrty
a special type of weaving in which the weft yearns are manipulated freely to form a pattern or design on the front of the fabric
plastic
moldable and cohesive; in this stat or condition it can be molded, pinched, rolled, or shaped
earthenware
another term is terra cotta; clay that is fired at lower temperatures; it is usually a red brown hue
stoneware
a type of clay that is fired at medium temperatures; it usually a brown, peach, or gray hue
porcelain
a type of clay that is fired at high temperatures; has a translucent white or glass like quality
edition
number of impressions made
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