Estimated time: 45 minutes- 1 hour
Project: Calders Charm Bracelet
About the artist: (1889-1976) Alexander Calder was born in Pennsylvania. His dad was a sculpture and his mom was a portrait painter. His parents encouraged him to choose a career in visual arts. He took their advice and decided to study mechanical engineering, but he still loved art. After graduating he decided to go off to art school where he worked a lot with kinetic sculpture. He is know for his mobiles.
Summary: Read Sandy's Circus, then study his work. Follow this lesson on creating a charm bracelet inspired by Calder. Compare organic and geometric shapes. How many shapes can you make?
Objectives: Identify the elements of art (line, shape, form, space, value, texture and color), Understand and apply media, techniques, and processes, Understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.
Supplies:
- Foam sheets
- Scissors
- Jump Rings
- Beads
- String
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