Year 8 - Art and design
Exploring biomorphic sculptures using papier mâché
Being curious about 3D design
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to develop biomorphic sculptures through drawing and taking inspiration from nests and eggs.
Key Notes
- A biomorphic sculpture is an art form inspired by organic shapes found in nature.
- Artists use various materials including clay, metal, wood, stone, thread, wire or found objects to create organic forms.
- We can sketch from nature and simplify the structure to create an idea for a sculpture.
Vocabulary To Learn
- biomorphic: shapes that look like forms found in nature, such as plants, animals, or the human body
- papier mâché: a material made from paper and glue or paste, used to create 3D models and sculptures
- joining: connecting two or more parts of a sculpture or structure using glue, tape, staples or other methods
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Sculptures have to be heavy, strong objects which are fully free standing.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
A biomorphic sculpture is an art form inspired by organic shapes found in nature. Artists use various materials including clay, metal, wood, stone, thread, wire or found objects to create organic forms.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'biomorphic'
shapes that look like forms found in nature, such as plants, animals, or the human body.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Sculptures have to be heavy, strong objects which are fully free standing. Correction: Some sculptures are delicate and light. Sculptural works can be presented in a range of ways including hung, free standing, stacked or in relief.
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