a three-dimensional form there are several ways to create sculptures. here are some design...
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Linear Sculpture
Sculpture
A three-dimensional formThere are several ways to create sculptures.
Here are some design concepts and examples.
Positive vs. Negative Space Positive = Occupied space, material
used to make the sculpture Negative = Unoccupied space, gaps
between or in the sculpture
Actual Line The physical line created by wire, string,
wood, etc. (Positive Space)
Implied Line The appearance of a line created by
the arrangement of structural forms and negative spaces (gaps).
Psychic Line/Visual Line The visual path the
eye follows.
Let’s Review Using this underwater sculpture by Jason de
Caires, identify the basic concepts of design.› Identify the positive space.› What negative spaces do you see?
What implied shape is created by the heads of this sculpture?
Identify two visual paths shown in this example.
What is a linear sculpture?
Keeping in mind the basics of line design, your assignment will be
to create a linear sculpture.
Let’s take a look at the basic sculpture methods so you can
identify the difference.
Relief Relief is a sculpture attached to a base or wall
› Bas: low elevation change from the base or surface› High: more separation/elevation change from the
base
Casting Pouring plaster, clay, molten metal, wax, etc. into
a mold A cast can also be made from wrapping plaster,
Paper Mache, for example, around a structure and creating a shell of the object.
Subtractive Cutting, carving, scraping away
material to create a form.
Linear Using linear structure (lines) to create a
three-dimensional form.
Review Identify each of the following sculpture
methods.
Relief› Attached to a base
Cast› Poured into a mold or shell of an object
Subtractive› Cut, carve or scrape away
Linear› Lines create form
Assignment Create a linear sculpture using wire. Sketch your design ideas in your sketchbook. Each person will receive approximately 15ft
of wire. (If you do not use it all, put the remaining wire on the back counter for other students to use.)
Bend, mold, shape and design your sculpture. Be mindful of line design concepts.
Final design can be mounted on a board, mounted on a rock, spray painted, etc.
Be creative!
Student Examples