Clay Coat Of Arms
Learning Targets
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- Create an original Clay Coat Of Arms using ceramic techniques learned in class
- Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), form (two dimensional, three dimensional), and texture (actual, visual, implied) inspired by 16th Century Heraldic Arms
- Use sculpture techniques (casting, carving, assembling, modeling) and design principles (proportion, hierarchy, emphasis) based on Medieval Art
- Define Crest (a decorative design paying tribute, giving meaning, and having significance to the person or family the coat of arms belonging with)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Coat Of Arms (1824-1830) The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
2. Read The Complete Book Of Heraldry: An International History Of Heraldry And Its Contemporary Uses by Stephen Slater
3. Discussion Questions "What is Heraldry? What are common characteristics of Heraldry in the Middle Ages? How can I use modern images and symbols to create my own coat of arms? How can color be used symbolically? What are common color meanings in different cultures? How were books made in the Middle Ages? What is illumination? Who were artists who made the books? How can design enhance the meaning of a page of text? How have artists used text and images together in art? How are contemporary altered book artists making new meaning in old books? How can sentences be formed from random words? Can you make the shield to the name of the providence or territory? What are three words people would use to describe your personality? What type of coat of arms would your favorite schools, sports team, or characters in literature have?"
Lesson Activities
1. Add lines for the shield parts (chest, wreath, mantling, helmet, supporters, shield, compartment, motto) within the silhouette of the clay coat of arms
2. Turn Clay slab into basic shapes (shield, wreath, crest) for the positive space (shield) of the clay coat of arms
3. Use modeling tools to draw features (motto, supporters, symbols) for the positive space (shield) of the Clay Coat Of Arms
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Clay Coat Of Arms for Assigned Tables
2. Original Armorial Design For The Australian Coat Of Arms (1912) National Archives Of Australia
3. Discussion Questions "What do you want your coat of arms to tell? Do any of these Coat Of Arms reveal the person's personality? How have coat of arms developed and evolved as artwork for centuries? What do you know about the symbols and color associations in Coat of Arms? Can you see what the differences are between each of these designs? What is your first reaction to this artwork? Why do you think you had that reaction? If this artwork could dance, what song would it dance to? What do you think this artwork was created for? Why do you say that? How do you think this artwork was made? What is the story being told, if any? How might you feel different about the world after viewing this artwork? What does this artwork say about the culture in which it was produced? How do you think this artwork was used by the people who made it? What was its function? Was this intended to be a work of art or not? Why'd o you think that? How does that impact your understanding of the artwork? What does this artwork teach us about the past?"
Lesson Activities
1. Add shield parts (crest, wreath, mantling, helmet, supporters, shield, compartment, motto) within the positive space (shield) and silhouette of the Clay Coat Of Arms
2. Add details (animals, symbols, motto) to the positive space (shield) and shield parts (crest, wreath, mantling, helmet, supporters, shield, compartment) of the Clay Coat Of Arms
3. Use modeling tools (tools, brush, grips) to smooth out shield parts (crease, wreath, mantling, helmet, supports, shield, compartment, motto) of the Clay Coat Of Arms
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Clay Coat Of Arms for Assigned Tables
2. Set Up Studio Area (modeling tools, rollers, ceramic mats)
Lesson Activities
1. Add color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to the positive space (shield) of the Clay Coat Of Arms
2. Add color combinations (analogous, complementary, secondary) to the negative space (background) of the Clay Coat Of Arms
3. Apply Gloss Finish to the proportions, features, and accessories of the Clay Coat Of Arms
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