Breaking Tradition

Lesson Plan

Description

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.

Level

Advanced

Areas of Study

Ceramics Form Texture Shape Contemporary Art

Collections

Coil Pottery

Lesson Objectives

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.

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Teaching Strategies

Present works of contemporary artists and ancient pottery.
Guide research on ancient pottery.
Demonstrate coil building.
Teach finishing and glazing techniques.

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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.

Prof.VA:Cr3

Investigate: Engage in critical thinking, problem solving, and research through elements and principles of art and design studio practices and processes.

A.A.Cr.10.h

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Time 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.

Prof.VA:Cr3

Investigate: Engage in critical thinking, problem solving, and research through elements and principles of art and design studio practices and processes.

A.A.Cr.10.h

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Steps

Analyze Artwork & Select Reference

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. Choose one piece or form of ancient art to research and reference.

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