Nature in Motion: Sculpture and Form · Spring Term

Giacometti and the Human Figure

Using wire and foil to create elongated figures that suggest movement and fragility.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a very thin sculpture still feel powerful?
  2. 2What does the pose of a figure tell us about its mood?
  3. 3How does the space around a sculpture affect how we perceive it?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Art and Design - Sculpture and 3D FormKS2: Art and Design - History of Artists and Sculptors
Year: Year 5
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: Nature in Motion: Sculpture and Form
Period: Spring Term

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