ALBERTO GIACOMETTI
10 October 1901 – 11 January 1966) was a Swiss sculptor, painter, draftsman and printmaker. Beginning in 1922, he lived and worked mainly in Paris but regularly visited his hometown Borgonovo to see his family and work on his art.
Giacometti was one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century. His work was particularly influenced by artistic styles such as Cubism and Surrealism. Philosophical questions about the human condition, as well as existential and phenomenological debates played a significant role in his work. Around 1935 he gave up on his Surrealist influences to pursue a more deepened analysis of figurative compositions. Giacometti wrote texts for periodicals and exhibition catalogues and recorded his thoughts and memories in notebooks and diaries. His critical nature led to self-doubt about his own work and his self-perceived inability to do justice to his own artistic vision. His insecurities nevertheless remained a powerful motivating artistic force throughout his entire life.
Between 1938 and 1944 Giacometti's sculptures had a maximum height of seven centimeters (2.75 inches). Their small size reflected the actual distance between the artist's position and his model. In this context he self-critically stated: "But wanting to create from memory what I had seen, to my terror the sculptures became smaller and smaller". After World War II, Giacometti created his most famous sculptures: his extremely tall and slender figurines. These sculptures were subject to his individual viewing experience—between an imaginary yet real, a tangible yet inaccessible space.
In Giacometti's whole body of work, his painting constitutes only a small part. After 1957, however, his figurative paintings were equally as present as his sculptures. The almost monochrome paintings of his late work do not refer to any other artistic styles of modernity.
Giacometti was one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century. His work was particularly influenced by artistic styles such as Cubism and Surrealism. Philosophical questions about the human condition, as well as existential and phenomenological debates played a significant role in his work. Around 1935 he gave up on his Surrealist influences to pursue a more deepened analysis of figurative compositions. Giacometti wrote texts for periodicals and exhibition catalogues and recorded his thoughts and memories in notebooks and diaries. His critical nature led to self-doubt about his own work and his self-perceived inability to do justice to his own artistic vision. His insecurities nevertheless remained a powerful motivating artistic force throughout his entire life.
Between 1938 and 1944 Giacometti's sculptures had a maximum height of seven centimeters (2.75 inches). Their small size reflected the actual distance between the artist's position and his model. In this context he self-critically stated: "But wanting to create from memory what I had seen, to my terror the sculptures became smaller and smaller". After World War II, Giacometti created his most famous sculptures: his extremely tall and slender figurines. These sculptures were subject to his individual viewing experience—between an imaginary yet real, a tangible yet inaccessible space.
In Giacometti's whole body of work, his painting constitutes only a small part. After 1957, however, his figurative paintings were equally as present as his sculptures. The almost monochrome paintings of his late work do not refer to any other artistic styles of modernity.
OBJECTIVES:
- Students will learn to translate lines into 3-D forms.
- Students will learn to draw and sculpt "Cross contour lines"
- Students will learn a variety of wire connection techniques.
- Students will create forms out of wire.
- Students will create texture and detail out of wire.
- Students will learn about body proportions
PART 1:
Understanding Proportion
Body proportions are the comparative measurements of the body parts in relation to each other. For instance, the ratio of the length of the arms to the height of an individual is a type of body proportion. These ratios provide an understanding of how body parts are structured relative to one another. In your sketchbook, you will draw the human body using the correct proportions. This will be used as a guide as you sculpt and as we draw/trace we discuss the key aspects of human anatomy.
Body proportions are the comparative measurements of the body parts in relation to each other. For instance, the ratio of the length of the arms to the height of an individual is a type of body proportion. These ratios provide an understanding of how body parts are structured relative to one another. In your sketchbook, you will draw the human body using the correct proportions. This will be used as a guide as you sculpt and as we draw/trace we discuss the key aspects of human anatomy.
Gesture and Movement
Research the movement and gesture of the human body. You want your sculpture to express movement, gesture, expression or mood. Look the the following examples.
Research the movement and gesture of the human body. You want your sculpture to express movement, gesture, expression or mood. Look the the following examples.
WHAT IS INSTALLATION ART…….
…is a broad term applied to a range of arts practice which involves the installation or configuration of objects in a space, where the totality of objects and space comprise the artwork. Installation Art is a mode of production and display of artwork rather than a movement or style
HOW TO CREATE THE HUMAN BODY
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WHAT TO DO
You will be creating a figure sculpture in some sort of action.
- Draw a 6 sketches of the figure in motion or gesture. Don’t forget to submit your work to Schoology.
- Your figure must be a minimum of 8-10 inches if standing
- Add volume and/or accessories to your figure.
