Sketchbook research: artists who have assembled materials to make sculpture
I can research and describe how artists use assembled materials to create sculptures.
- Year 3
Sketchbook research: artists who have assembled materials to make sculpture
I can research and describe how artists use assembled materials to create sculptures.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Sculpture is a three-dimensional art form created by shaping or combining materials
- Artists use various techniques to assemble sculptures such as slotting, gluing, and stacking
Keywords
Sculpture - a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or combining materials
Structure - how something is built or put together
Three-dimensional - something that has height, width, and depth
Common misconception
Pupils might think sculptures can only be made from one material, like clay or metal, rather than a combination of assembled materials.
Show images of sculptures made from various materials (e.g. cardboard, wood, metal, plastic). Discuss with the class how combining materials can make sculptures more interesting or practical.
Equipment
Computer / tablet, various types of paper and glue.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is sculpture?
Q2.What is a sketchbook used for?
Q3.True or False? A sculpture is flat like a painting.
Q4.Which material can be used to make a sculpture?
Q5.Which of the following shapes are three-dimensional?
Q6.A sculpture is different from a painting because a painting is ...
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What makes sculpture unique as an art form?
Q2.What should you do before starting your sculpture?
Q3.What does 'three-dimensional' mean?
Q4.Match these keywords to the definition:
