Creating Expressive Figures with Wire
Using wire and foil to create human or animal figures, focusing on how different poses and shapes can suggest movement, emotion, or character.
Key Questions
- Justify how a simple wire figure can still show a strong feeling or idea.
- Analyze what the pose of a figure tells us about what it might be doing or feeling.
- Explain how the empty space around a sculpture helps us see its shape and understand its story.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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