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Welcome to class!
In today’s class, we will be talking about the introduction to art materials and tools. Enjoy the class!
INTRODUCTION TO ART MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Art material:
Another name for art material is art medium. It is a substance used by an artist to create a work of art. Artwork can be made with a singular art material or with a variety of materials depending on the artist’s choice in interpretation. Art material cut across the various branches of cultural and creative arts.
Art Tool:
An art tool can be defined as an object, device, equipment or vehicle that is used to transport or transform the art material or medium into creating a finished work of art. Art tools and materials are essential because, without them, there will be a limitation in the interpretation of emotions, feelings and the creation of daily utility objects or equipment.
BRANCHES OF CCA |
MATERIALS |
TOOLS |
| Architecture | Ink, paper, cement, glass | Ruler, welding machines, pliers |
| Ceramics | Clay, glaze, powder | Kiln, throwing wheel, spatula, sieve |
| Drawing | Graphite{pencil}, ink, charcoal, paper, pastel | Drawing board, pen, quill, fixative, sketch pad |
| Graphics | Paper, ink, graphite, crayon, watercolour | Masking tape, lightbox, drawing set |
| Textile | Ink, paper, graphite, tracing paper, wax, dye | Tjanting, sewing machine, rubber glove |
| Sculpture | Chalk, wood, stone, wax | Calliper, adze, axe, chisel, file |
| Music | Speech, sound, hearing | Musical instruments, hand |
| Literature | Ink, graphite(pencil), paper, marker | Pen, quill, computer, printer |
| Painting | Pastel, ink, charcoal, watercolour | Brushes, palette knife, easel, donkey, sketch pad |
| Photography | Photographic film, memory card, silver nitrate, potassium dichromate | Camera (analogue or digital) computer, tripod stand, bag, fabric |
In our next class, we will be talking more about the Art of Bead making. We hope you enjoyed the class.
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