👉 A three dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden or by chipping away pieces from a rock (sculpting).
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we’re diving into the wonderful world of… Sculpture ! Now, the dictionary gives us a good start, doesn't it? Let’s break it down with a little rhyme: “A sculpture’s a thing you can see, Three-dimensional, wild and free! It rises up or curves around, A fascinating work of art is found!” Essentially, it means a piece that exists in space – it has length, width, and height. Think about it like this: it’s not just flat on a canvas, but you can walk around it! The dictionary tells us there are two main ways we make them: Shaping & Hardening: Imagine clay, or wax, or even metal – soft and moldable. You take these malleable materials - like dough or play-doh – and you shape them into a form. Then, with time, they harden! Think of making a statue out of plaster that dries solid. Chipping & Sculpting: And then there’s sculpting stone or wood! This is where we carefully remove pieces - chipping away at rock, like marble, to reveal the beautiful shape hidden within. It's like taking away what isn’t needed, to show what is . Does that make sense? Do you have any questions about how these artists bring their visions to life through sculpting?
