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1 So what is a kiln god? Image Resource:

2 . A custom passed down through many generations of oriental potters .
Statues and small figurines made to protect the kiln firings from evil spirits .

3 A Lucky Rabbit’s Foot for firing a kiln.
The Kiln Watcher: A Lucky Rabbit’s Foot for firing a kiln.

4 It was originally revered as a deity.

5 Even today, when firing the kiln, someone oftenmakes a kiln “god” and sets it on top of the kiln to ensure a good firing.

6 Modern Updraft Electric Kiln
Front-loading Top-loading

7 Symbols and Exaggeration of features.
Symbols are concrete examples of abstract concepts.

8 The kiln at Nanfeng has been fired continuously for over 500 hundred years. It is a type of kiln called an Anagama and originated in China and Japan.

9 Anagama Kiln .

10 Contemporary Kiln Gods

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15 Kiln Servants .

16 Project Instructions Incorporating symbolism and exaggerated features you will design and make a kiln watcher figurine. use modeling,carving, techniques. 8 to 12” high Finish with glaze or oxide wash

17 Suggestions for creating a stable design that can stand on its own
Create a low center of gravity. Make the bottom surface flat. A seated figure, or a an animal lying down, or in a sitting position Exaggerate the legs or support structure. For example make them wider at the bottom, make them thicker than normal. Make your creature from the chest up.

18 . Design figure from the chest up only
Design your sculpture on a cylinder base

19 Exaggerate leg structure.

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22 Pre-Design Activity: With a partner look at the example you have been given and identify the symbol(s) the artist used to portray protection. Identify the design attributes that are exaggerated in order to portray protection .

23 Journal Drawing Assignment (15 points)
Use a pencil to draw 3 preliminary designs for your kiln watcher. Include the following in your design: Exaggerated portrayal of physical features. Emphasis on symbolism representing protection.


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