Paper Sculpture
Lesson Overview:
“Paper Sculpture” introduces kindergarten students to sculpture and the idea of three-dimensional art. Student’s begin the lesson by learning the idea of sculptural art. We look at various artists including work from Umberto Boccioni, Vincent Van Gogh, and Jeff Koon. Students compare two artist works, one two-dimensional painting and one three-dimensional sculpture. Some questions for students include, “What are the differences between these two artworks?”, “How are they similar?”, “What materials do you think they are made from?”. Students are given a quick formative assessment and asked to identify whether artworks are 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional? Examples include artists, Frida Kahlo, Constantin Brancusi, and Shinique Smith. We begin creating a paper sculpture. Students are shown different ways to fold strips of construction paper to create forms which come off the surface. Students are introduced to Elmer’s liquid glue and show how to add a small amount to tabs. Student’s are given time to create on their own. As the lesson comes to an end, students participate in a gallery walk and get to see each other’s work.
Key Concepts (Big Ideas)
2-Dimensional
3-Dimensional
Sculpture
Form
Tools and Materials:
-Constructions paper strips
-Glue
-Toothpicks or small sticks
-Mat board
Colorado Kindergarten Visual Arts Standards:
Standard 2.9 Envision and Critique to Reflect: Persist in the creative process and innovate from failure.
Standard 3.1. Invent and Discover to Create: Investigate the properties of materials to support the planning and making of works of art.
Learning Target: I can STRETCH AND EXPLORE to create a paper sculpture.
Success Criteria:
1. I can explain what sculpture is.
2. I can tell the difference between 2-d and 3-d artwork.
3. I created a paper sculpture.
Essential Questions:
- How can you play and experiment to create sculpture?
- What is the difference between 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art?
- What are the differences between two artworks?