Abstract Plaster
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Abstract Plaster. High School Sculpture . Art that is reduced or simplified from objective resources. Abstract artists select an object, simplify the object, and then exaggerate that simplification to change the way the object is viewed.
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Abstract Plaster High School Sculpture
Art that is reduced or simplified from objective resources. • Abstract artists select an object, simplify the object, and then exaggerate that simplification to change the way the object is viewed. • Form and movement are usually emphasized in abstract art. Abstract Art
Many artists have worked with abstraction. There are 3 that I would like to focus on with you and our project. • Henry Moore • Barbara Hepworth • Brancusi Constantin Moore, Hepworth, Constantin
July 30, 1898- August 31, 1986 • English Sculptor • Best known for abstract monumental bronze sculptures • Located all over the world as public works of art. Henry Moore
Moore’s forms are usually abstractions of the human figure • Mother and child/ reclining figures—females • His forms are generally pierced or contain hollow spaces. Henry Moore
WSU’s awesome outdoor sculpture collection includes a Moore piece!!! Wichita State University
January 10, 1903- May 20, 1975 • Also English • Influenced by Henry Moore • Began by carving in marble then later moved to large scale bronze pieces Barbra Hepworth
WSU also owns one of her pieces as well! Wichita State University
February 19, 1876- March 16, 1957 • Romanian born—career in France • Clean geometric lines • Work done in many materials Brancusi Constantin
Starts off as a powder then, when mixed with water, can become a hard durable surface for sculpting. • Plaster is a balance between material, water, and time. Plaster As A Material
Plaster can be used in many ways: • For repairing walls • Creating texture • To make casts for medical purposes • For artistic purposes Plaster As A Material
Fill a small bucket with plaster and water mixture. • Let plaster set for ten minutes or so • Pour plaster into small plastic sacks • Squeeze with hands to create interesting forms • Carve, sand, and paint once plaster is hard Making Our Own Abstract Plaster Sculptures