Grades 11-12 Credit: 1
This course explores the various forms and techniques of sculpture. Students work in the styles of several 20th century sculptors including Louise Nevelson and Henry Moore. Students also look at the works of various cultures, both ancient and present day. Projects for this course include: Found Object Art (Louise Nevelson), Contour Cardboard Reliefs, Ceremonial Masks, Carved Styrofoam Reliefs, Plaster Casting of a Famous Painting (recreated as a clay relief), 3D Box Sculptures, Figure Sculptures (looking at works by Henry Moore), 3D Creature Sculptures, Alexander Calder Free-Standing Design and Pop Art Sculpture.