Introduction to Sculpture Form Unit Introduction to Sculpture

Inquiry Questions What is form? Sculpture? What are the basic techniques of sculpture? How do we use form to express an idea, thought, feeling, social issue? What is considered “good” and “not so good” in form based art? How can we create our own sculptures on our own and with others? How do we critique our own work and the work of others?

Key Ideas Sculpture is 3 dimensional Sculpture and form art involve many different materials and techniques Some aspects of sculpture are highly complicated and technical while others are simple Sculpture can be stationary or have movement Sculpture can be ornamental or functional Sculpture can be traditional or abstract Sculpture is expressive of thoughts, ideas, and feelings

Unit Lessons at a Glance Paper Arts – Traditional and Modular Origami Metal Works – Wire Sculpture Clay – Landscape Relief Sculpture Paper Mache – Symbolic Collage or Natural Form Guest Speaker – Bernie Surette – Master Wood Carver Unconventional Materials – Group Human Form Found Sculpture

Basic Terms Revisiting the Elements of Art and Design – handout - Shape vs. Form See handout – Form Glossary PPT – Sculpture See handouts – About Sculpture in Western Art and 4 Basic Sculpture Techniques