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Abstract Plaster

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

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  1. Abstract Plaster High School Sculpture

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. WSU’s awesome outdoor sculpture collection includes a Moore piece!!! Wichita State University

  7. 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

  8. WSU also owns one of her pieces as well! Wichita State University

  9. February 19, 1876- March 16, 1957 • Romanian born—career in France • Clean geometric lines • Work done in many materials Brancusi Constantin

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

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