Form and Function Pinch pot

Form and Function

Intro to clay sculpture:

              Aesthetic thinking in Clay

Elements of Art and Principles of Design 

From in Art

Organic

 Geometric

                                      

Line

 

Color: Analogue / Complementary

Simple 3colors / multiple colors

complementary

 Shape

Texture: refers to the surface quality or "feel" of an object (ie. rough, smooth, soft)
 • Actual texture -can be felt 
• Implied (or simulated) textures – shown through drawing 

• Implied (or simulated) textures – shown through drawing 

Space

Positive /Negative space

              
            

Value- the lightness or darkness of a color

*Value can show 3D effects

Emphasis: Stands out

Contrast: • the arrangement of opposite elements (light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes, etc.) in a piece so as to create visual interest, excitement and drama.

Balance:

Rhythm/Pattern

 Movement

Unity-a sense of harmony and wholeness, by using similar elements within the composition and placing them in a way that brings them all together 

Variety
Abstract form/ Realistic form

 Functional/  Decorative Art

Functional

Decoration

 Assignment 1
Create a slide to answer the following Essential Questions:
1. Do you consider yourself creative? Why or why not?
2. What is the difference between fine art and craft? 
3. How do we communicate thoughts and feelings in the creation of both sculptural and functional forms?

 

Form and Function Student example

What is a pinch pot? 
Simple clay vessels such as bowls and cups of various sizes can be formed and shaped by hand using a methodical pinching process in which the clay walls are thinned by pinching them with thumb and forefinger. ... Thumbs are pushed into the center, and then rudimentary walls are created by pinching and turning the pot.

History of Pinch Pot

Pinch or thumb pots are one of the oldest forms of art, dating back to about 12,000 years. They are as contemporary as they are ancient. When you begin your first piece in this method, as many other ceramic students do around the world, you are participating in an activity that has captivated creators for thousands of years. A well-formed pinch pot has a simplistic beauty all its own, or it can become a base for ceramic forms as complex as you can imagine. Welcome to the world of clay!

Steps of joining double pinch pots 

1. Form a ball of clay

2. Open

                             

3. Pinch in to make the bottom  

                                

4. Pinch and Rotate .  

                              

Pinch

                              

Pinch more

                           

Until done

                                   

Double Pinch Pot Joining Technique

1. Score around the rims of each pinch pot with a knife. You can crisscross the score marks and add slurry or water to help the clay stick.

 2. Slip: A mixture of clay and water used to join scored pieces of clay. 

Apply slip

3. Place the pinch pots together. This is the most crucial part of the making process! Push one rim into the other by digging your finger in just a little and pushing over to the other side. Repeat all the way round the join. It doesn’t need to look neat!

4. Shaping

Once joined you can gently hit the pot with a stick all over to compress and reinforce the join. Get it into a round shape and knock out the join and pinch marks, patching up any holes using the above technique.

5. Shape the piece to your desired shape. Air hardening clay may not get much taller, but you can use modeling tools to create a smooth surface and define the shape by smoothing up and down.

 The rubric of Functional Pinch pot sculpture：

How do artists & designers determine goals for designing a sculpture?

Form and Function Student example

1. Combine two pinch pots

2. Be creative with form and function to express a Topic/Big idea and Purpose: 

3. Use the addition process to add clay to basic form- sculptural elements, handles, lid, hat, ears, insects leaves, flowers, nose....

4. Form a rim/ flange/ irregular edge to secure the lid /cover

5.  Cut out apart/ Hollow Cut out  

5. Use subtraction process- carve out holes, draw on clay, relief carve, carve to shape, add texture. 

6.   What is good craftsmanship?

Nothing jagged or it will be sharp. Edges are smoothly refined. The form is carefully planned. Walls are even thickness. Joining is secure and hidden. All surface is smooth without careless bumps, dented remarks and scars. The final pinch pot sculpture is built with standing balance without wobbles. 

·       Assignment 2

·       What methods and processes are considered when preparing artwork for presentation or preservation?

   Answer the following questions in the Form and Function worksheet1. What are the theme and the purpose of your form and function pinch pot sculpture?

·       2.  Details of the form and function pinch pot sculpture

*.*What will your sculpture be used?
*What shape will your sculpture be?

*Is the shape of your sculpture geometric or organic?

          * How many combined two pinch pots will you used for the sculpture?    

   * Where will you use addition /subtraction techniques for the sculpture? 

   * Where will you use the technique of cut out apart/ cut them apart to the sculpture?

  * How will you use addition process to add clay to basic form- sculptural elements, handles, etc…?

 * How will you use subtraction process- carve out holes, draw on clay, relief carve, carve to shape, add texture?

3.  Draft- Draw the  form and function sculpture construction

Please including at least 3 references you have searched online  

·       Form

·       Addition

·       Subtraction

·       Color

·       Function

4. Draw the Final form and function sculpture

What will your final form and function sculpture look like when you have added theme decorations?

Draw on the worksheet from at least two views (top, side, front, back, corner, bottom..)

            

Assignment 3

Continue the slide to answer the following aspects:

1. Showing pictures of form and function sculpture in progress including combined pinch pot, addition, subtraction to demonstrate clay techniques.

2. Showing Pictures of decorations/textures to support the theme and function

3. Showing Pictures to demonstrate you have carefully used the craftsmanship to make you sculpture

Nothing jagged or it will be sharp. Edges are smoothly refined. The form is carefully planned. Walls are even thickness. Joining is secure and hidden. All surface is smooth without carless burns and scars. The final pinch pot sculpture is built with standing balance without wobbles. 

Assignment 4

1. Showing pictures of painting underglaze on the Bisque Ware

2. Showing pictures of final Glaze Ware

3. The final statement of the big idea of making the Form and Function sculpture

4. Art critique:

 How can your Form and Function sculpture be used in the production of both functional and sculptural forms?

Please use the following criteria to answer the question

 *Analyze and explain how you use the pinch technique to create a form with good symmetry, basic shape, and even thickness throughout? 

*Analyze and explain how you use the pinch technique to create hollow forms and sculptural pieces, possibly in combination with other hand building techniques. 

*Analyze and explain how you deliberately alter the basic pinch form to achieve interesting/dynamic forms.

*Analyze and explain how you demonstrate knowledge of pinching as a basic forming method to achieve your goal.