Jean Dubuffet Inspired Sculpture Learning Targets: Utilize the techniques to create the style of Jean Dubuffet in my art; abstracted forms, hatching lines, long flowing and curved lines to create shapes, and limited use of color. Create a sculpture in the round using foam board and markers. Evaluate, discuss and revise my work in order to meet the standards and show my understanding.

Jean Dubuffet 31 July 1901 – 12 May 1985 Famous for his monumental abstract sculpture made from unconventional materials. Jean Dubuffet would draw out his ideas first, create small models second, then complete the large sculpture. He made the majority of his sculptures in the 60’s.

Sculpture Type, method and representation What type of sculpture is it? (Sculpture in the round, Relief, Environmental, or Installation) What method was used to create it? (Additive, subtractive, assemblage, or casting from a mold) How is the subject represented? (Representational, abstract, or non-objective) Monumental Sculpture from the Hourloupe Cycle

How does Jean Dubuffet use SHAPE and LINE in this sculpture? Masked Ball How does Jean Dubuffet use SHAPE and LINE in this sculpture?

Nini the Smirker Describe how Jean Dubuffet uses COLOR in the sculpture?

Use these images for inspiration Use these images for inspiration. Use the shapes, lines patterns, and colors in your art.

Complete the planning sheet BEFORE you will receive your supplies! Decide what your subject matter will be. Use Jean Dubuffet style of drawing to abstract you r subject. Curved, long lines, hatched lines, distorted facial features or features of the subject, limited color, outline your objects. How will your Sculpture stand? Will you have a base like mine? Will you use a cross section of material to hold up the sculpture?

Turn in your planning page Be prepared to discuss your thoughts or ideas. You must have a general idea of the size of the sculpture. You should you what the next steps are and how to start. You must be able to tell me how your sculpture will stand. It is a sculpture in the round, so you will see it from all sides. You should show some of the shapes that you will be including into your sculpture.

Materials Needed Foam board Pencil X-acto knives Markers Ruler Cutting board Glue sandpaper

Foam board: Plan out the size of your objects. Make the most of your sculpture by using the foam board wisely.

Use a cutting board. Take your time as you cut Use a cutting board. Take your time as you cut. Hold the x-acto knife like a pencil.

Done with my tree bottoms

Tree Tops

Trace shapes with black marker

Fill in with long, curved lines. Create organic or free form shapes Fill in with long, curved lines. Create organic or free form shapes. Complete the shapes with hatched lines and limited color.

Remember to add lines, shapes and color to BOTH sides of you foam board.

Once you are done adding lines shapes and colors to your foamboard, begin constructing your sculpture.