Paper Relief Sculpture
Exploring the space between flat drawing and 3D sculpture by folding, curling, and tearing paper to create relief effects.
Key Questions
- Explain how flat paper can be transformed into a 3D form.
- Predict the shadows your paper sculpture will cast under different lighting.
- Differentiate between a 2D drawing and a 3D paper relief.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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