Lesson 1 of 5

Introduction to sculpture

In this lesson we will explore what sculpture is, looking at different methods including assemblage, relief sculpture, carving and modelling and will find shapes in an artist's work to use as a starting point. .

Lesson 1 of 5

Introduction to sculpture

In this lesson we will explore what sculpture is, looking at different methods including assemblage, relief sculpture, carving and modelling and will find shapes in an artist's work to use as a starting point. .

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Key learning points

  1. Can recognise that ideas, thoughts and emotions can be expressed through the medium of sculpture - to understand the physicality of this process and its relationship to our three dimensional world.
  2. Know how to recognise and describe some simple characteristics of a range of sculpture, from different histories and cultures, including contemporary. Recognising the wide variety of materials and processes involved.

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UnitArt and design / Sculpture

Art and design