Year 8

Introduction to Art
This book brings together great themes, techniques and artists from the most important periods and movements up to the present day.
Introduction to Ar

13 Art Movements that Children Should Know
Important art styles in history, beginning with Romanesque art, all the way to Andy Warhol's iconic pop art.
Book: 13 Art Movements that Children Should Know

Recycled Liverbird
Recycled sculpture celebrates green success - Liverpool Echo 

Art Juice Podcast: The Moai of Rapa Nui
A deep dive into the monolithic moai of Rapa Nui—also known as Easter Island.
Art Juice: The Moai of Rapa Nuis

Who ARTed Podcast: The Burghers of Calais

Auguste Rodin is considered the founder of modern sculpture. He was a skilled artist capable of sculpting figures with tremendous precision
Podcast: Auguste Rodin 

What do Artists do All Day
Experience a day in the life of Anthony Gormley and how he creates his art in his studio.
What Do Artists Do All Day? BBC Four 

Grayson Perry’s Art Club
Participate in some fun briefs provided by the famous identity pottery artist
Channel 4: Grayson Perry's Art Club

The Great Pottery Throw Down

Watch the latest season of the much loved pottery competition.
The Great Pottery Throw Down - Series 8: Episode 1 | Channel 4 

Saatchi’s Floral Sculptures
Find some floral sculptures on the website - can you find three that are each made from different media?
Saatchi Gallery

Art UK – Liverpool Sculptors

Choose one sculptor from this famous list of British sculptors and create a presentation with images and analysis.
Greatest British Sculptors | Pantheon 

Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Surround yourself with the amazing sculptures at the Yorkshire Nature Park.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Liverpool Mountain by Ugo Rondinone
Visit the sculptures in person by the Liverpool Docs.
Ugo Rondinone: Liverpool Mountain | Tate Liverpool + RIBA North

Another Place, Crosby Beach

Visit the Iron Men in person and see  how nature has affected the work of Anthony Gormley
'Another Place' by Antony Gormley at Crosby Beach 

Salt Dough Sculptures
Make your own salt dough for sculptures at home using ingredients you can find in your cupboards.
Salt Dough Recipe 

Recycled Sculptures
Make your own abstract sculpture using recycled and found materials.
Family how-to: make a recycled sculpture | Royal Academy of Arts 

Andrew Goldsworthy: Nature Sculptures
Go on a nature walk and create a sculpture from found materials such as leaves, sticks and rocks.
Andy Goldsworthy Website
BBC Bitesize Nature Crafts

Create a Shadow Sculpture
Learn how to create shadow sculptures using objects and a light.
How To - Kenneth Wingard's DIY Shadow Puppet Theater - Home & Family - YouTube