Ceramics 2- Jomon

Students will draw on past experience with coils and use that construction technique as a basis for building three different Jomon (meaning cord pattern) pieces of pottery. This work primarily occurred between 10,000-1000 BC and perhaps even earlier as seen in the links.

 After gathering references and sketching, students will throw three pots on the wheel with white clay and create adornments with coils to represent the stylistic trademarks from this era.

Answer the following in your comment to this entry:

What were characteristics of the Japanese culture during this period?
What were characteristics of the ceramic work during this period?

Define:

neolithic

cord-marked

Copy and paste the following link and after reading, answer the three questions above and define the two terms by commenting on this entry. 

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/jomo/hd_jomo.htm

https://www.ancient.eu/Jomon_Pottery/

Pop Art- Doodle4google contest

Begin by going to Doodle4Google and read thoroughly.   Produce at least 3 different ideas by creating a series of thumbnail sketches.  We will be having a critique to look at ideas and develop them.  You will be able to use any medium or media you want to create them.  Deadline is March 15th.

Ceramics 2 Mesopotamia (meza-Po-tania)

Mesopotamia, the "land between" the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which would now be in the region of Syria, is the focus for the second project. . In approximately 6000 BC, pottery known as Halaf pottery was known for it’s smooth surface and often used a very limited palette of both red and black pigments. (distinctive blues were used as this period of art evolved)

Students will, again, follow links provided on the blog and research this period in time and look at the traits of this work including not only the smooth surfaces but the the use of animals as a theme for both utilitarian work as well as aesthetic creations. References of three different animals will be gathered and students will create three different pieces. The wheel will be an option for students to utilize in the creation of these pieces. Artwork may be produced in any form from sculpture to a bowl or plate.  Each piece must be 6x6 inches or larger.

Alternate assignment will be to investigate and create a foot tall free-standing Lamassu, which were known to be mythical guardians in animal form with human heads. Students will investigate the treasures of Ur which will provide many examples of animal subjects, color pallets and designs.

http://www.ancient-origins.net/history/mythical-lamassu-impressive-symbols-mesopotamian-protection-005358

http://www.ancient-wisdom.com/iraqur.htm

Please read assigned links above and leave a comment with initial thoughts for how you want to proceed with the project you have chosen. (comment will not automatically appear so please send only once)  Yes, the comment is required.