RESEARCH
October 3, 2022
Donatello (Donato Di Betto Bardi)
Feast of Herod, 1427, bronze cast
I chose Donatello’s bronze cast relief called Feast of Herod because it’s a metal casting masterpiece. The most successful aspect of the piece is that it’s extremely detailed and the people seem to come alive. I think the least successful aspect of the work is that it’s not totally clear that the story being told is John the Baptist’s beheading. I hope that I can incorporate some of my own intricate details into my sculpture. (left)
Stephen Daly
Bouquet, 1991, oil stain on cast aluminum
I chose Stephen Daly’s cast aluminum work called Bouquet because it’s simple but very effective. His piece’s most successful feature is that most of it has shallow details combined with the projection of the plant stems outside of the piece. I think the least successful aspect are the small wall hanging loops at the top of the piece. I might use different heights and lengths in my own sculpture so that I can bring out areas in my piece. (right)
Sherri Jaudes
Bee Medallion, 2016, bronze cast
Sherri Jaudes bronze cast piece called Bee Medallion was chosen because her work is a good example of creating different 3D layers between the bee and the background. The most successful aspect’s are how much the bee stands out and the intricate details of the honey comb and flower petals. I think the only unsuccessful aspect is the name on the front of the piece which kind of takes away from it. I plan on creating a layered look in my own sculpture. (left)
Marianne Weil
Broken Moon, 2008, bronze cast
I chose Marianne Weil’s bronze cast work called Broken Moon because of it’s abstract style. The most successful aspect of this piece are the different colors she used. However, I think the least successful aspect are the actual colors she chose, especially the brown and green which makes it look muddy. I plan on incorporating the roundness of this piece into my own project. (right)
Allen Peterson
Atlanta Map Formed Chronologically, 2009, iron cast
Allen Peterson’s iron cast piece called Atlanta Map Formed Chronologically was chosen because of the strong lines he was able to create. The works most successful aspect are the straight grid lines combined with the curved lines that trail off. I believe the least successful aspect is that some of the roads have extra metal hanging off of them. In my own piece I would like to incorporate some curving lines into the sculpture. (left)
GIANNA CARBONE 
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