Ceramic Sculpture

Post here examples of wheel thrown pieces that are also sculptural. You will be making a ceramic pieces that combines wheel throwing and sculpture. Post one example with a description of what you like about it by May 2nd.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Strigilated Vase with Snake Handles and Lid

This vase is made out of marble and is an example known today of a Roman vessel with a strigilated pattern carved on the body. The elongated S-shaped channels were a popular form of relief decoration on vases and sarcophagi. The decoration was inspired by the second and third century A.D. I like the broad shoulder part of the vase where the handles meet. I like the intricate detailed curves, dents, and lines in the vase as well.
-Dani Young

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