3D Design: displaying a sculpture
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create sculptural artwork and present it in a way that enhances its meaning through thoughtful display, lighting, and written interpretation.
Key learning points
- Artists can employ a range of shapes and forms to create their sculptural works.
- The use of pedestals, plinths and lighting can enhance sculptural works in a gallery setting.
- Curators and artists select the information to accompany artworks to enhance the viewer's understanding of the work.
Keywords
Origami - the art of folding paper into different shapes or figures, like animals or objects, without cutting or using glue
Plinth - a small platform or base that a sculpture stands on, it helps show off the artwork and makes it easier to see
Curate - to choose, organise, and display artworks in a thoughtful way, like planning how an exhibition will look and what information goes with each piece
Common misconception
Sculptures must take a long time to create.
Some sculptural works can be quick responsive works.
Teacher tip
The additional materials has deeper context on artists. Be mindful of the health and safety around plaster (exothermic reaction & dust).
Equipment
Paper, glue, plaster, bowl, spatulas, plastic bottles, yoghurt pots, tray, masking tape, torches black or white paper, labels, pens, scissors
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these best describes a form in sculpture?
Q2.In art, is the illusion of space and distance on a flat surface.
Q3.Match the word to its correct description:
2D and flat, like a circle or square
the feel or look of a surface
a 3D object with mass and volume
Q4.Which material is best for capturing fine detail in a sculpture?
Q5.A rough, bumpy or scratchy surface in sculpture is an example of __________ texture.
Q6.What does casting allow artists to do?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does a plinth do for a sculpture in a gallery?
Q2. is the art of folding paper into shapes, without using glue or scissors.
Q3.Match each word to its definition.
folding paper to make shapes
a platform to display sculptures
organising and displaying artworks
Q4.Which of these can help enhance a sculpture's appearance in a gallery?
Q5.Curators choose and arrange artworks and decide what is shown with them.
Q6.When making origami, artists use which shape of paper?
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