Let's start with shape. Shape is a closed contour line. Add shading and a shape appears three-dimensional and becomes a form. Form can be a 2-D (drawing or painting that creates the illusion of 3-D) or it can be 3-D (sculpture).
To the left is an example of form called Oval Sculpture, 1943, by Barbara Hepworth.
Research one of these artist in the library.
Choose an artwork from one of these artists that you think is a good example of the use of form.
Copy the image on the copier.
Tape it into your sketchbook.
Write the title of the book, and author.
Write the date, title and creator of the artwork you select.
Write 3 to 5 sentences explaining why you choose this artwork as an example of form. Use adjectives!
Here are the artists or genres you can choose from:
Henry Moore
Barbara Hepworth
Robert Arneson
Auguste Rudin
Andy Goldsworthy
Barbara Chase-Riboud
Ruth Asawa
Traditional African sculpture
Traditional Islamic ceramics or sculpture
any artist from the books of ceramic artists on reserve in the library
A and C block due: Nov. 20th
D and F block due: Nov. 21st
