3D historical theme Plate

1. 3D historical theme Plate

2. Master Copy Plate • You will create a plate through the drape method. • You will need to bring in a plate to drape. Make sure it is a dinner size plate. Cover with newspaper and press a slab into the plate. • Plate must be removed when the clay is leatherhard. • You will create a relief sculpture and relief carving on the draped plate.

4. The theme of the plate will be a famous historical figure in the spirit of the artist Judy Chicago. • If this person is from the 20,21st century they must be deceased. • The plate must have at least one large 3D element projecting off. • These must come off the plate at least 2 inches. • The object must relate to the historical figure. • There must be an additional carved element that also relates to this person.

5. Fill out this form completely and hand in to the instructor. (20 pts ) • Name of historical figure • 3D sculptured object • Carved area of the plate • Draw plate design in the box below

6. Judy Chicago’s Dinner Party

7. 39 women are represented at the table.999 women’s names on the floor.

8. While studying art at UCLA Judy Chicago was motivated by her prominent male history teacher’s claim “ Women’s contributions to European intellectual history? They made none.” • Project took over 10 years to complete. • Worked with a variety of other artists and historians on the piece. • Used “craft media”–porcelain and embroidery-to make a statement about female art production.

9. Original concept was to have 13 women represented in order to mimic the last supper. • Each place setting contains a porcelain plate, goblet and table runner.

10. Plates designs are abstract versions of female anatomy, flowers and butterfly motifs.

11. Women represented are historical figures, artists, writers, rulers, etc.

12. Judith beheading HolofernesPainting by Artemisia Gentileschi

13. Hatshepsut