Lesson #7: Exploring Sculpture in the Community
Part of the unit: Creating a Standing Mobile |
LESSON
Materials
Chart paper, markers, pencils, erasers, thin black markers, 8.5x11 images of New York City sites (street scenes, corners, buildings, etc.), 9x12 drawing paper
Resources
Digital projector and laptop with internet access, images of Calder sculptures in New York City, images of Waterfalls and the Gates
Students will darken the major areas of their selected New York City site, place a piece of drawing paper over it, and trace it using light pencil lines.
- Where have you seen large public art in New York City? Describe the sculpture
- What was your reaction to seeing public art? Do you think it enhanced your experience of the site? Explain.
- Refer to these installations: Waterfalls (Brooklyn Bridge) and The Gates (Central Park) How do you think these public works of art enhance your experience of the waterfront and/or Central Park? (show images of both)