Relief Sculpture: Depth on a Flat Surface
Students will create relief sculptures, exploring how to create the illusion of depth and dimension on a two-dimensional plane.
Key Questions
- Explain how relief sculpture creates depth without being fully three-dimensional.
- Construct a relief sculpture using materials like cardboard or clay.
- Analyze how light and shadow interact with a relief sculpture to enhance its form.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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