ART 331 Advanced Figure Sculpture: Gesture & Composition

An advanced studio course in sculpture and figure studies which explores the expressive potential of human gesture. Compositional studies and gesture studies will be made with live models. Students will learn how to build and compose figures rapidly. Studies will focus on the expressive potential of the body as a whole and in part, such as hands and feet. Emphasis will be placed on learning how to compose expressive and dynamic figures in the round, in single and multi figure compositions. Attention will be given to the unique history of the human figure in art as an agent of expression in the communication of ideas and ideals. How to create, view, and interpret artworks that represent the human body within a Christian worldview will also be discussed and practiced in the creation of student works. Formerly ART 450. Prerequisite(s): ART 230 or permission of instructor. Six hours studio. Course fee: $120. Fall. 3 hour(s).