CE 351 - Ceramic History and Its Influence

Institution:

Maine College of Art

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Description:

The class begins by examining the importance of ceramics in everyday life throughout human history. Emphasis is on the wide spectrum of objects created, including pottery, ritualistic vessels, architectural decoration, and figurative clay sculpture. Students study the methods, forms and uses of ceramics within Asian, Islamic, European, African and the Americans cultures. In understanding the role of ceramics within these cultures, students become familiar with the myths, religious underpinnings, mores, and philosophical viewpoints which are incorporated in the making of the objects. Once this foundation has been established, students learn how contemporary ceramic artists are inspired by their history. Lastly, students will bring this accumulated study back to their studio and incorporate it into a self-assignment that will reflect upon and respond to some aspect of ceramic history that they wish to include in their art. Prerequisites: Ceramics Major or permission of instructor

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.meca.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 775-3052

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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