Stick Flock
We were introduced to our next project today: sculptures of birds made out of sticks and wire. Continue reading Stick Flock
A Rose Vase
After I got a hang of the wheel, I decided to try to make the vase that my Grandpa John requested. Continue reading A Rose Vase
Introduction to the Wheel
We were introduced to the wheel last week, and I finally made my first attempt at it. Continue reading Introduction to the Wheel
Etruscan Art
The mysterious Etruscans showed up on the Italian peninsula in the 10th century BCE. Their culture is known as Villanovan and is a blend of the East and Greece. Continue reading Etruscan Art
Greek Art: The Age of Alexander and the Hellenistic Period
Alexander the Great started doing great things around 336 BCE when his dad, Phillip II, died and passed on his kingdom. By the time of his death 13 years later (age 33), he had founded over 70 cities. After his death, his land was divided into three main kingdoms. The powerful cities within this realm all competed to be the greatest, which is seen in the art. Continue reading Greek Art: The Age of Alexander and the Hellenistic Period
Greek Art: The Late Classical Period
Conflict between Athens, Corinth, and Sparta built up into the great Peloponnesian War in 431. To keep things short, Athens lost. The next 100 years would see constant struggle between Greek city-states, and Athens was defeated again in 338 BCE by Macedonian Phillip II. The art during this time period reflects the loss of power and grandiose caused by all of the fighting. Continue reading Greek Art: The Late Classical Period
Greek Art: Classical Period
We are entering the fifth century BCE now. Ionian cities were rebelling Persian kings, Persians were invading Greece, and art was being destroyed. The Greeks finally defeated the Persians between 480 and 479 BCE after facing huge amounts of loss and destruction. This Persian invasion marks the end of the Archaic period in the history books. Continue reading Greek Art: Classical Period
Greek Art: Archaic Style
The Archaic style is mostly set apart by the changes that occurred in architecture during this time as Greeks modified their poleis to fit the changing culture. Continue reading Greek Art: Archaic Style
A Self Portrait
Guess what! We’re doing everyone’s favorite thing: self portraits. We had to bring three photos of ourselves to class, and they had to show some sort of expression. I chose one from last halloween when I was dressed up as Cruella Deville, looking cruel as hell. Continue reading A Self Portrait
Popcorn Squad
September 9 We were given a new assignment today: popcorn. Yep. We have to draw popcorn and right now it’s sounding pretty horrible. She wants us to recognize negative space and emphasis of a single point. I’m having difficulty picking out a single thing about the popcorn to emphasize over the others, but I really like the triple shadows that were coming from the overhead lights. … Continue reading Popcorn Squad
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