Dali's Melting Clocks in Clay
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Objective
I can create a ceramic clock inspired by Salvador Dali's melting clocks using slab, coil, and pinch techniques.
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Describe Salvador Dali's art style in your own words, focusing on the key characteristics that make it "surreal."
What are the key visual elements that make Dali's clocks appear to be "melting"? List at least three features.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Describe how you would use the slab technique to create a warped or distorted clock face that looks like it is melting. Explain how you could use the coil technique to create numbers for your Dali-inspired clock that appear to be dripping or sagging. ”
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