3D Abstract Ceramic Sculptures
Three-Dimensional Ceramic Sculptural Forms Inspired by the Paintings of Wassily Kandinsky
"Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies, the soul is the piano with many strings. The artist is the hand that plays, touching one key or another, to cause vibrations in the soul." ~ Kandinsky
"Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies, the soul is the piano with many strings. The artist is the hand that plays, touching one key or another, to cause vibrations in the soul." ~ Kandinsky
Wassily Kandinsky was undoubtedly one of the most exciting artists of the twentieth century. He brought an equal passion and commitment to his work as a painter, a theoretician and a teacher of art. After conventional beginnings in Munich, he devoted his intellectual and artistic energies to pioneering new dimensions of expression in art.
Weiches Hart (Soft, Hard) - Wassily Kandinsky painting on canvas
Inspiration
You will examine selected paintings of Wassily Kandinsky. We will use critical analysis to identity the elements and components that Kandinsky uses to create his compositions. You will identify representational designs versus non-representational designs.
Design Development Process:
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| 1923 - Wassily Kandinsky |
You are to draw small groups of designs based on the analysis of the shapes used by Kandinsky. From those shapes you will create a paper sculpture from Construction Paper and poster board that incorporates the elements of non-representational designs drawn from the inspirations of Kandinsky.
Exploring:
We will compare the artistic elements of Kandinsky's work in relation to musical elements. Vocabulary for both music and art will be discussed and compared. You will sketch ten variations of compositions into mini musical sketches, which utilize non-objective forms. You will then transpose one of the mini musicals into a three-dimensional form using clay as the medium.
The Work;
You will design a vessel utilizing the concept of non-objective art incorporating design elements as investigated in the work of Wassily Kandinsky. Using clay, you will construct a slab vessel as a three dimensional manifestation of a musical composition (your choice) using non-representational symbols. The work may be geometric, organic, or a combination of both. The work is to be freestanding, balanced, and in harmony with the elements used. You will need to name your work and write a one page artist statement, covering the process, the construction and the connection to the musical composition you have chosen.
More Kandinsky:
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| Several Circles |
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| CompositionVIII |
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| Yellow-Red-Blue |
Student Examples:
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