형(形)의 중첩에 관한 도예 사례 연구

Abstract

The purpose of this study is understanding the concept of overlapping and examining the characteristics of overlapping forms in contemporary ceramics. Rudolf Arnheim, a german art psychologist, stated that an overlap makes the relations between objects stronger and creates various formative alterations. An intimate union of overlapped forms leads to structural effects; the constant repetition creates continuity and rhythm, which provides time elements to the fixed scene. From this pattern, the viewers perceive not only the spatial features such as depth and movement, but also the infinity of the world. In this study, various cases of overlapping in contemporary ceramics were sorted into three basic categories in order to examine the features of overlapping as a visual language. First, the works of Nuala O'Donovan and Lauren Nauman are composed of overlaps of linear features. Second, Rudolf Staffel and Moriyama Kanjiro applied planar elements to their art. Finally, Matthew Chambers and Kamei Yoichiro implemented spatial elements. From this result, it is confirmed that the overlapping of forms performs the role as a visual language with extensity, integration, repeatability, continuity and so on in contemporary ceramic art. Thus, this study is meaningful that it identifies the possibility of expanding the formativeness of contemporary ceramic art through the overlapping of forms.