Sophia Nuske Ceramics Summary

As the popular art subjects become more and more used up, artists search for other ways to express antiquated ideas. They begin carving and painting roses onto vases. ("renews/ itself in metal or porcelain" (line 8)) Ironically, while this new format originated from the overuse of the subject, this simple overuse also opened a gateway for more

All artists are influenced by the culture they are from. Our experiences and the environment in which we were raised shapes us, and thus the works we produce as artists. This essay will discuss, compare and contrast two artists from different cultures, and their ceramic artworks, with a focus on how their cultural background has influenced their art. The artists that will be discussed are Janet Fieldhouse, who is influenced by her Torres Strait Islander heritage and Aboriginal artist Dr. Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher.

The presentations of glass objects as well as pieces of furniture are the next stop in the exhibition. We view a couple of lamps which have exquisite detail. The Lamp Bearing Youth (see Fig. 3) which was utilized as a home decoration seems to be more of an artifact. A young and fit man, presumably Apollo, stands in the now prominent cross balance posture. We then see objects such as the two Table Supporters and the Four Flasks. The two table supporters are very intricate objects, for they portray an almost devilish animal with a lion’s leg. On the other hand, the four flasks express the beauty of glass blowing with the exquisite colors and movements of lines. At the end of this room we are taken to The Moregine Triclinium which is a beautiful room with an empowering color of red. The room has what seems to be the second

The compelling shape and size of the unique Lim L table lamp certainly seem reminiscent of a fine art piece, possibly using emotional persuasion. It is likely that this lamp makes up for its hidden technological reasoning with its “emotional” draw. Like with Buchanan’s example of the unusually curved wrench, spectators may take a liking to the Lim L lamp’s uncommonly sleek look, regardless of whether they know the exact purpose of the piece. On the other hand, the Sanrio Hello Kitty table lamp is so kitsch-based and so reliant on its commercial appeal, it is difficult to classify it as something on the same level as fine art. That is not to say, however, that there is no emotional component to the piece, especially because this lamp is intended for a younger audience. As stated before, the table lamp is very inviting and encourages play, even if a child were to be unaware of the ever-popular Hello Kitty character. In this way, the lamp also serves as a piece that, as Buchanan stated, is “transformed into [an object] for pure contemplation, valuable in [itself] rather than as the means to some other

This paper will employ close visual analysis of the The Vase that was created by skilled craftsmen [Tang dynasty (618–907)] describing how it’s minimalist design represents that it was a time when they focused on non-controversial themes when painting.

Richard Fairbanks, although many times overlooked, was an important American ceramist. He was known as a "loner" and because of this he was never really appreciated for his talent. Fairbanks was greatly influence by his professors. Professor Paul Bonifas, who taught at the University of Washington, was one who left a huge impact on Fairbanks work. Fairbanks created a system of sketching pottery profiles, which stemmed from Bonifas’ teachings, as a mean of "thinking on paper." This approach to pottery through sketching was a crucial element that separated Fairbanks from many other Asian-inspired American peers. Although, Fairbanks was a wheel thrown expert, he continued to "think on

With works in every known medium, from every part of the world, throughout all points in history, exploring the vast collection of the Museum of Modern Art was an overwhelming experience. The objects in the Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts are an important historical collection, reflecting the development of a number of art forms in Western Europe. The department's holdings covered sculpture in many sizes, woodwork and furniture, ceramics and glass, jewelry, and tapestries. The gallery attracted my appreciation of the realistic qualities of the human body often portrayed in sculpture.

Painted by a Naples painter in 420 BC, the Terracotta Lebes Gamikos is an intricately painted vase that depicts the preparations of a wedding. Attributed to Attic during the Greek classical period, it is now found in a gallery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This terra-cotta vase emphasizes the role of women in Greek society through the illustrations depicting the actions of women as they prepare for a wedding, highlighting their role in the oikos. At a first glance, the illustrations between the register capture all audience’s attention. Although there are geometric patterns lining the top and bottom of the central illustrations, they hold no comparison to the intricate detail placed in the central image on the vase.

I have always been intrigued with the Mona Lisa, I don’t know why but there is something about her smile and her eyes that captivates me. The realness of the painting and how ordinary the Mona Lisa is the reason why I can look at this painting with great joy, it doesn’t make me think too much, it doesn’t confuse me, the simplicity and the normalcy of this painting is what I enjoy so much. However, after an analysis you can see that the painting isn’t so ordinary.

Seated Nude is a terracotta sculpture on a black marble base. Housed at the Museum of Modern art it stands 6” long 8 1/8” tall and 3 ½” wide. The piece features a woman seated on a ground with her right arm extended back propping her up. Her other arm is bent and behind her head. The left leg is bent in an inverted “V” with her foot on the ground. The right leg is bent lying flat on the ground and going in-between the “V” of her other leg. Her face, hair, hands, and feet are not heavily detailed; however her features are clearly defined. The hair is pulled back with rounded hair in a circle around her head,

Why might a craft or other three-dimensional object, such as an African mask or fine porcelain, not be understood as an isolated piece in a museum? How might people gain a deeper insight into these objects?people gain a deeper insight into these

Our world is full of so many grandiose monuments, eye-catching sculptures, and stunning statues, each having an individual story to tell. Thousands of them have been created however, only a small number of them are actually extraordinary and picture-worthy. This paper will compare and contrast two of those picture-worthy sculptures. Furthermore, I will examine the aspects of each of these sculptures. I will compare and contrast what each of them represents, the differences in texture, their size and their tone.

By working at the Wortendyke Studio and Gallery Kuhn was able to improve on his ceramics capabilities which then led to Kuhn enrolling at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2008. While in graduate school Kuhn’s sculptural had grown where he had practiced through trial and error which led to his success represented in Figure 1 and 3. “The artists that influenced my thesis work were Aline Favre, Toshiko Takeaezu, Claude Champy, Mark Luethold, and I am sure a few more.” When looking at the inspirations Daniel Kuhn has a passion to bring an oriental side to his craft, Kuhn’s pieces of work have both the side of craft and art seen in Figure 1,2,3, and 4. What is so interesting about Kuhn is how he brings together different styles in the mediums of ceramics and photography by bringing mental and physical forces to shape how he and others are human beings. One of the reasons of joy Kuhn has in practicing this skill is to tell a story through imagery of his photography and the canvas is the sculptural clay. The physical element of the clay is portrayed as rigid and rough, on the other hand, the imagery brings a smooth picture of what Kuhn’s experiences in the past and present. The strongest factor when looking at the sculpture has a hidden meaning of the physical roughness and approach of the imagery can only be described by the creator. Kuhn has described his work

Tara Donovan creates large-scale installations and sculptures made from mass-produced, mundane, everyday material and objects. She has earned acclaim for her ability to discover the inherent characteristics of an object and completely transforming their original context, turning it into art. These objects evolve to become sculptural installations that mimic natural forms. Untitled (Plastic Cups), 2006 is a piece of work which” comprises of 500,000 drinking cups that are methodically prepared in a formula of varying stacked heights.” Tara Donovan made use of plastic cups that usually go unnoticed as the sole purpose of plastic cups is to serve drinks.

Carolyn Genders is the ceramicist who uses a hand-built and a decoration to demonstrate her vision of landscape and surrounding. Her works are well-known of using vitreous slip to make a layer and a texture. She creates a work by Generating the relationship between surface, texture, and pattern to make a feeling of rhythm and movement. She combines the techniques of print, sgraffito, and especially painting to decorate a work that she call them “ Three dimensional painting in clay” (see fig.2). Moreover, she focuses on exploring nature and surrounding to create a pattern which is the understanding of what she sees and feels. In term of Genders’s work, she is the most influence artist of my own work so far. Hence, in this essay I intend to describe