What is a SCUPTURE?

A sculpture is a type of art. It must be three-dimensional

(meaning it must have height, width, and depth like a cube).

Kinds of SCULPTURES:Kinds of SCULPTURES:

• Freestanding: to be viewed “in the round”• Relief: is raised or sunken from a 2-D

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• Freestanding: to be viewed “in the round”• Relief: is raised or sunken from a 2-D

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Alexander CalderAlexander Calder

The Flamingolocated in Chicago

Roy LichtensteinRoy Lichtenstein

BrushstrokeLocated in Washington, DC.

Henry MooreHenry Moore

King & QueenLocated in Great Britain

Auguste RodinAuguste Rodin

The ThinkerLocated in Paris, France

Local Sculpture ParkLocal Sculpture Park

Pyramid Hill1763 Hamiltion-Cleves Road

State Route 128Hamilton, OH 45013

513-887-9514

Pyramid Hill1763 Hamiltion-Cleves Road

State Route 128Hamilton, OH 45013

513-887-9514

Abstract SculptureAbstract Sculpture

• Wire hanger• Block of wood• Knee high pantyhose• Gesso• Hot glue

• Wire hanger• Block of wood• Knee high pantyhose• Gesso• Hot glue

Project StepsProject Steps

1. Insert & hot glue wire in the block of wood (base).

2. Bend wire3. Cover wire & base with pantyhose4. Adjust the wire & view “in the round”5. Paint with gesso6. Sketch your sculpture & plan color scheme

1. Insert & hot glue wire in the block of wood (base).

2. Bend wire3. Cover wire & base with pantyhose4. Adjust the wire & view “in the round”5. Paint with gesso6. Sketch your sculpture & plan color scheme