Master's Theses

Department

Art

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

The intention of the artist has been to explore the various possibilities of combining partially enclosed and fully enclosed slab forms in a compositional arrangement which begins with a central form and develops outward and/or upward. These forms were arranged into a purely aesthetic composition because I feel that a ceramic form does not need to be tied to a utilitarian purpose, and that it can be a purely sculptural form. My current preference for bulging organic forms led me to long, thin, round forms that are wrapped around larger, fat, round forms. This approach enabled me to explore the possibilities of sculptural clay form to the greatest extent. The ideas for most of my sculptural ceramic forms come from biological forms and from my own previous forms. Usually, I visualize the next sculptural form while creating the current one.

Keywords

Clay, Sculpture, Handicraft, Creative ability, Fort Hays State University, Glazes, Geometric constructions

Advisor

Darrell D. McGinnis

Date of Award

Summer 1969

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

Rights

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