Form and Space in Sculpture · Construction and Clay

Kinetic Sculpture

Exploring balance and movement by creating mobiles inspired by Alexander Calder.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does air movement become part of the artwork?
  2. 2What is the relationship between weight and visual balance?
  3. 3How does the shadow of a sculpture change its impact on a room?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - ConstructionNCCA: Primary - Looking and Responding
Class/Year: 5th Class
Subject: Creative Perspectives: 5th Class Visual Arts
Unit: Form and Space in Sculpture
Period: Construction and Clay

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