Breaking Tradition Brainstorm
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Students will explore how contemporary artists reference traditional pottery and create meaning by breaking tradition. They will research a piece of ancient or traditional pottery and create a coil built work that references the inspiration while breaking from it.
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Students will explore both contemporary artists and ancient ceramic pottery
Students will research one piece of ancient art and plan their own artwork.
Students will create a piece of coil pottery that breaks the rules of traditional pottery.
Teaching Strategies
- Present works of contemporary artists and ancient pottery.
- Guide research on ancient pottery.
- Demonstrate coil building.
- Teach finishing and glazing techniques.
National Standards
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Apply relevant criteria from traditional and contemporary cultural contexts to examine, reflect on, and plan revisions for works of art and design in progress.
VA:Cr3.1.IaApply relevant criteria from traditional and contemporary cultural contexts to examine, reflect on, and plan revisions for works of art and design in progress.
Prof.VA:Cr3Time Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
30 minutes
Demonstration Time
1 hour
Student Studio Time
6 hours
Supplies and Materials
- Drawing paper, pencil, & eraser
- Clay
- Canvas mat
- Glaze & underglaze
- Paintbrushes
- Wooden paddles or wooden spoons
- Assorted clay tools, clay ribs, & scoring tool
- Slip & water bowl
National Standards
Create
Apply relevant criteria from traditional and contemporary cultural contexts to examine, reflect on, and plan revisions for works of art and design in progress.
VA:Cr3.1.IaApply relevant criteria from traditional and contemporary cultural contexts to examine, reflect on, and plan revisions for works of art and design in progress.
Prof.VA:Cr3
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Analyze & Discuss Artwork
Analyze ancient artwork examples.
Discuss how ancient pottery influenced and impacted ancient cultures.
Explore how contemporary artists create meaning by referencing artwork of the past and breaking tradition.
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Breaking Tradition Critique Guide
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Contemporary Ceramic Artists
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A Guide For Writing Artist Statements
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Meaningful CollageContemporary ArtConnecting Science and Art3D EngineeringVisual ContrastAnimals Past and PresentPinch PotteryApplying Balance in ArtCoil PotteryThe Art of Stop-Motion AnimationDigital Mixed MediaSculpting with Cardboard
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Traditional Pottery Forms
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Designing with PatternInspired by Cave ArtExploring Space Through ShapeMonochromatic ValuePinch PotteryCoil Pottery
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