Understanding Three Dimensions
Published on 1. January 1987
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-13-937202-5 (ISBN)
Description
Jonathan Block and Jerry Leisure designed this introduction to three-dimensional design to help the beginning student develop an understanding of the interaction of form. Among its key features, the book: *offers easy-to-understand material in short flexible modules *discusses form in terms of elements, attributes, and organization to establish a systematic approach to the complexities of three-dimensional design *presents guidelines for creative problem solving *provides a structured method for critique in both formal and conceptual terms *clarifies difficult concepts with line illustrations *includes over 100 illustrations of contemporary sculpture in many styles and media
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Content
List of Illustrations.
Preface.
1. Introduction.
2. Conceptualization.
Originality and Sources. Sketching and Modeling. The Creative Process.
3. The Elements.
Line. Plane. Volume. In Combination.
4. The Attributes of Form.
Mass. Radiation and Perceived Movement. Gesture.
5. Organization.
Perception-Grouping. Physical Forces. Rhythm. Time and Process.
6. Unifiers and Modifiers.
Beginnings, Endings, and Connections. Surface. Context: Scale and Presentation.
7. Analysis.
Project Ideas.
Notes.
Materials List. Sources.
Glossary.
Index.
Preface.
1. Introduction.
2. Conceptualization.
Originality and Sources. Sketching and Modeling. The Creative Process.
3. The Elements.
Line. Plane. Volume. In Combination.
4. The Attributes of Form.
Mass. Radiation and Perceived Movement. Gesture.
5. Organization.
Perception-Grouping. Physical Forces. Rhythm. Time and Process.
6. Unifiers and Modifiers.
Beginnings, Endings, and Connections. Surface. Context: Scale and Presentation.
7. Analysis.
Project Ideas.
Notes.
Materials List. Sources.
Glossary.
Index.