Environmental Art and Site-Specificity
Exploring art that is designed for a specific outdoor location and uses natural materials, considering its interaction with the environment.
Key Questions
- How does the natural environment become an integral part of the artwork itself in environmental art?
- What is the impact of art that is designed to decay, change, or be reclaimed by nature over time?
- How can environmental art raise awareness about our relationship with nature and ecological issues?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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More in Form and Space: 3D Exploration
Additive Sculpture: Clay Hand-Building
Understanding the additive process of creating 3D forms using clay, focusing on basic hand-building techniques.
3 methodologies
Subtractive Sculpture: Carving and Shaping
Exploring the subtractive process of creating 3D forms by removing material, using soap or soft wood.
3 methodologies
The Art of Assemblage: Found Objects
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3 methodologies
Kinetic Sculpture and Movement
Introduction to sculptures that incorporate movement, exploring balance, gravity, and simple mechanics.
3 methodologies