Summary
How does a shapeless block of stone turn into a lifelike masterpiece? Through the art of sculpture, that’s how! In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby carve out an in-depth exploration of this ancient three-dimensional art form. Discover the many different materials that can be shaped into sculptures, from marble to metal to wax. Analyze the important steps of various sculpting techniques like carving, modeling, and casting. Learn the definitions of terms like “relief” and “in the round,” as well as the difference between a statue and a bust. All that, and you get to admire some of the most famous sculptures from throughout history! It’s like taking a trip to the museum, without leaving your computer!
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Sculpture:
- What is one new thing you learned about sculpture?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining sculpture.
- Draw or give one example of your own.