SCLP 2240 - Relief Sculpture (Lyme Academy)

Prerequisite: SCLP 1155. This course is concerned with learning the language and techniques of sculptural relief. The students construct a sculptural relief using one point perspective. Emphasis is placed on developing a differentiation between foreground, middle ground, and background, leading to the introduction of scale and space in a manner that is closely aligned with painting. Students will be introduced to the various forms of relief: rilievo schiacciato (shallow relief), bas relief (low relief), mezzo rilievo (mid-relief), and alto rilievo (high relief). Projects will be developed utilizing either carving or modeling techniques. 3 credits.