Jomon Vessels

Presenter: Lacey Kilbarger

• 8 years teaching Visual Art
• Eastwood Middle School
• Herron School of Art

What's in your packet?

Packet Contents

• Basic Lesson Plan
• Self-Eval/Rubric
• Notes for Students
• Research for students
• Unit Exam

Art History

Jomon Culture

• Japan; Neolithic
• 10,500 - 300 B.C.E.
• "Cord Markings"
• Gathering, Hunting, Fishing
• Uses: Cooking, Storage, Ceremonies

Jomon Vessels

• Mica, lead, fibers, and crushed shells
• Coil Method (more on this later)
• Created mainly by women
• Used tools
• Bonfire; 1600 

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Jomon Vessels

Make It Real

Charley

• LINE=express wind
• LINE=express water
• COLOR=contemporize
• BALANCE= my strength
• RHYTHM=movement

Structure the Lesson

• Engage the Student: What's Powerful?
• Art History: Who is the Jomon culture?
• Aesthetics and Criticism: Why'd They Make It?
• Apply to Elements and Principles to Story 
• Produce a Unique Vessel, and Reflect

Evaluate

Let's Make Our Own!

Steps

• Create a Base
• Attach Coils for Walls
• Smooth Out Inside
• Always Consider Your Design
• Clean It Up

Firing

• Low Fire Clay
• Bisque Fire Cone 05/04
• Max Temp is Cone 03
• Glaze or Paint

Thank You!
Lacey Kilbarger: laceykilbarger@gmail.com