contemporary art finals grade 12

Photography and reality

modeling

It is an addictive process; modeled sculptures are created when a soft or malleable material such as clay is built using an armature then shaped to create a form.

carving

It is a subtractive process where the material is systematically eliminated from the outside.

casting

It is made permanent with plaster of paris.

assembling

Sculptors gather and put together different materials, including found objects to create an assembled sculpture.

modeling, carving, casting, assembling

4 Basic Techniques in Sculptures

stone, metal, terracotta clay, wood, bronze, resin

6 materials in sculptures

monolithic sculpture

a style in contemporary sculpture where The materials are limited only by the material shapes and sizes

constructivism sculpture

a style in contemporary sculpture where Figurative sculpture in harmony with physics and science, engineering, mathematics, geometry.

sculptural assemblage

a style in contemporary sculpture where Materials put together through single attachment.

kinetic art

a style in contemporary sculpture where Sculpture in mechanical motion.

niche

a style in contemporary sculpture where Sculpture found in wall.

boxes

a style in contemporary sculpture where It is closed and can become a package, A portable container for something worth keeping.

grotto

a style in contemporary sculpture where Sculpture that are associated with the wall and is more like a room.

monolithic sculpture, constructivism sculpture, sculptural assemblage, kinetic art, niche, boxes, grotto

7 styles in contemporary structure

site, function, clients, workmanship, climate, materials, building codes

7 Factors must be considered to avoid Architectural problem.

biomorphic architecture

Is designed with patterns or shapes inspired by living organisms.

Environmental-Friendly architecture

Artists promote environmental awareness through their creative work. Consider the connection between outdoor and indoor landscape while integrating nature into the structure.

skycrapers

Are immensely tall buildings found in densely populated cities.

photojournalism

A type of photo used in journalism.

stone, wood, bricks, ferro-concrete, wood, cast-iron, steel

6 Materials in Contemporary Architecture

post and lintel

It consists of two vertical supports bridged by a horizontal beam and creates a strong emphasis on the walls of modern buildings.

cantilever

Is the horizontal beam or slab that juts out into a space beyond its supporting post.

truss system

Is an application of the geometric fact that no angle of a triangle can be changed without altering the dimensions of the sides.

arch

Is used to support bridges and viaducts and is used in association with large domical and vaulted structure.

dome

A cylindrical drum over a circular foundation creating a sense of enclosure and solidarity.

shell structure

It encloses a great deal of space with a minimum use of materials.

solar panels

Generate electricity that can provide power to the entire building.