This document discusses clay sculptures by Anna Xiong. It begins by explaining what clay is - a soft rock made of crystalline particles that forms over long periods of time and turns red when heated. It then explores why people use clay as an artistic medium, noting that it allows for creative expression and showing one's personality without judgment. A brief history of clay use is provided, from early houses to firing techniques developed in 600 BC. The document asks what is in clay and how sculpting can help people relax or express emotions like anger.

1. CLAY
SCULPTURES
BY ANNA XIONG

2. WHAT IS CLAY
 Clay is soft rock made up of
crystalline particles
 Clay is formed by nature over a long
time
 Clay will normally turn red when
heated
 Clay is soft when wet

3. WHY DO PEOPLE USE CLAY TO
EXPRESS THEMSELVES?
 Many people enjoy art in some ways
 Lot’s of different results
 It is a chance to express yourself
without being judged
 It is a way to show people their
personality

4. 4
HISTORY OF CLAY
 before people used clay to make
houses
 people began firing clay in 600BC
 6000 BC: Cycladic people started
to use a poor-quality local clay to
make a lot of objects.

5. 5
WHAT IS IN CLAY

6. HOW DO PEOPLE EXPRESS
THEMSELVES THROUGH CLAY?
 To show what you feel when you’re
angry or upset
 When expressing yourself you can
create something that you really like
 For Artists they think sculpting is a
great way to relax

7. BIBLIOGRAPHY
 http://findarticles.com/p/news-articles/buffalo-news/
mi_8030/is_20100401/teens-express-music-art/
ai_n52990794/
 http://hubpages.com/hub/express-themselves-using-art
 http://www.semp.us/publications/biot_reader.php?
BiotID=226
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay#Formation
 http://youtube.com
 Stephen Roderick email interview 7/6/11
 www.historyforkids.org/learn/arts/pottery/