Nature in Motion: Sculpture and Form · Spring Term

Organic vs Geometric Form

Comparing the structures found in nature with human made objects through clay modeling.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the surface texture of a sculpture invite us to touch it?
  2. 2What makes a form look 'alive' compared to one that looks 'mechanical'?
  3. 3How do we balance a sculpture so it supports its own weight?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

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

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