Fiber And Glass

30 August 2022
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What is the picture above an example of? How was this piece, and others similar, made?
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This picture shows a glass craft. It was made by heating sand silica until it melts into a liquid state. The melted glass can then either be shaped by blowing the liquid (glass blowing) or by pouring the melted glass into a mold. The shape and size of the finished piece depends on the tools and method used by the artist.
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What is the above picture an example of? Define this form of glass art and its purpose(s).
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The picture is an example of a stained glass window. Stained glass is glass that has been colored using metallic salts. Stained glass has been used throughout history for both aesthetic and functional purposes, including bringing in light and displaying biblical stories and images in churches.
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Both of the above pieces are examples of art. Compare and contrast these works of art.
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The piece on the left is a tapestry. It was created using fibers of some type, and displays both artistic skill and creativity. The piece on the right is an example of glass art. It also shows skill and creativity. Both are therefore examples of art. They could also both serve as functional pieces. The tapestry (left) could be used as a blanket or covering for a wall or floor, and the glass vase (right) could hold water or a flowers perhaps.
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Define the term, fiber. Name the four techniques of art that use fiber.
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Fiber is a flexible material that are continuous filaments or elongated pieces, similar to threads. The four techniques that use fiber are weaving, sewing, basketry, and handmade paper.
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What is glass art?
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Glass art is a form of art which uses glass in a creative way. It is also a form of art that relies heavily on light to enhance its appeal and beauty.
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What factors can influence the properties of glass, which include its ability to transmit, reflect, or absorb light, or to be transparent?
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The properties can be influenced by many factors. The most common are the shape of the object, the lighting where the object is located, the environment (colors, shapes, density of other objects, etc.), and the viewing angle of the observer.
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What are three examples of fibers?
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Fibers can come from plants, such as reeds or cotton, from animals, such as wool from sheep, or can be made, which create what's called synthetic fibers, such as nylon.
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Name and differentiate between the components types of weaving.
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The two components of weaving are warp and weft. The warp is the lengthwise yarns through which the weft is woven. The weft is the yarn which is drawn under and over parallel warp yarns to form fabric.
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In glass art, what are the four main properties it can have? Explain each.
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The four main properties/abilities of glass are: transparent, reflective, transmit, and absorb. Transparent: A property of glass which permits light to pass through. Reflective: A property of glass which casts light back. Transmit: Allowing some light filters through. Absorb: Taking in light.
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Name and define the main component of many commonly used types of glass.
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Silica is the main component usually found in glass. Silica is a chemical compound most commonly found in sand or quartz.