Form and Space in Sculpture
Students use clay and recycled materials to understand how art can be felt and viewed from multiple angles, focusing on 3D form.
Key Questions
- Analyze the choices an artist makes to create a bumpy or smooth sculpture.
- Evaluate how the tactile quality of an object influences viewer engagement.
- Differentiate how a sculpture tells a story compared to a flat drawing.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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