Academic Programs –> National Gallery of Art –> Ms. Mojica's class, Walker-Jones Elementary School
| Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden |
| During this unit, students learn about sculpture. In the classroom, they are introduced to representative sculptures from throughout history, with a primary focus on the modern era. Students identify sculptures' subject matter, materials, and texture. They also learn to distinguish between realistic and abstract sculpture, and to analyze different ways the sculptor conveys his or her message. At the Hirshhorn students build off of their prior knowledge, examining and interpreting different types of sculptures. They conclude their tour with an exploration of the works of Alexander Calder. During post-trip classroom activities, students build a "stabile" similar to those pioneered by Calder. |
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| Students create a sculpture timeline and observe differences and similarities in sculpture from different eras. (above) Students examine sculpture, focusing on subject matter, materials, and texture. (top right) Ms. Mojica's class arrives at the Hirshhorn. (right) Students examine works by Alexander Calder. (bottom right) Theseus and the Centaur draw careful student analysis. (below) |  |
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