shapes that look like forms found in nature, such as plants, animals, or the human body

a material made from paper and glue or paste, used to create 3D models and sculptures

connecting two or more parts of a sculpture or structure using glue, tape, staples or other methods

Exploring biomorphic sculptures using papier mâché

Art and design

Responding to organic forms with card, papers and modroc

Thinking in 3D, carving with soap

Exploring 3D art materials with casting (paper and plaster)

Exploring 3D construction techniques with clay

3D Design: displaying a sculpture

Pupils will explore sculptural forms, delving into organic and human made forms through 3D art. They will enhance their 3D thinking, source inspiration, and experiment with various materials. Pupils will learn technical techniques, modeling, and construction methods.

Being curious about 3D design

Artists can sketch from {{ }} and simplify the shapes to design biomorphic sculptures.

Match each keyword to its correct definition.

Sculptures are mostly glued in a sketchbook.

Sculptures are hung, stacked, relief or free standing.

Sculptures are only free standing on the floor.

Which is the most accurate statement to describe how can sculptural work be presented?

We can {{ }} papier mâché forms together to create new shapes using techniques like sewing, gluing or taping.

What is the difference between shape and form?

A sculpture is a piece of art that has {{ }} and can be viewed from different angles.

regular shapes like circles, squares, triangles

Match these words with their correct definitions.

What makes working with clay useful in sculpture?

What is the most likely reason artists use papier mâché for sculpture?

pressing or shaping a material by hand or tools

What does “moulding” mean in art and sculpture?

Exploring biomorphic sculptures using papier mâché

Lesson outcome