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Form refers to a three-dimensional object. However, artists can create the illusion of form or three-dimensionality on a flat surface. This illusion is created by using perspective or adding different tones to their drawing or painting or using a combination of both. Forms are shapes in 3 dimensions
Form refers to a three-dimensional object. However, artists can create the illusion of form or three-dimensionality on a flat surface. This illusion is created by using perspective or adding different tones to their drawing or painting or using a combination of both. Forms are shapes in 3 dimensions
Learning Intentions
Learning Intentions
In this lesson, you will:
In this lesson, you will:
• learn the difference between shape and form
• learn the difference between shape and form
• experiment with line in both 2 and 3 dimensions to see how shapes become forms
• experiment with line in both 2 and 3 dimensions to see how shapes become forms
• analyse the types of forms and materials used in various sculptures
• analyse the types of forms and materials used in various sculptures
• create a 3 dimensional model using clay or plasticine
• create a 3 dimensional model using clay or plasticine
• reflect on the process
• reflect on the process
'Drawing is your understanding of form' Edgar Degas
'Drawing is your understanding of form' Edgar Degas
Discuss how these geometric shapes become forms - what art elements are used to create the illusion of 3 dimensionality?
Using plasticine, make a sphere, cone, cube and cyclinder
Watch the videos below and then sketch some forms (use perspective lines and/or tone to give the impression of form)
Drawing Hands pt 1 - Basic Shapes.movDrawing Hands part 1
Drawing Hands part 1
Basic Shapes
Study the basic shapes, the proportions and the rhythm and movement of the hand
Drawing Hands pt 2 - Exploring Form.movDrawing Hands Part 2
Drawing Hands Part 2
Exploring Form
Use geometric forms to think of the hand in 3 dimensions
analysing form in works of art
analysing form in works of art
Look at Form slideshow. Describe the forms you see in each sculpture
Task - 3D Model
Task - 3D Model
Choose your favourite literary (book)
Write out the passage that describes the character (literacy)
Sketch ideas for character and choose final design
Make the character base using the pinch pot technique and build the rest of the body on this
student work
student work
success criteria
success criteria
Students should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the distinction between shape and form, explaining their differences clearly
Experiment with creating line-based representations of both 2-dimensional shapes and 3-dimensional forms, effectively illustrating how shapes can evolve into forms
Analyse a variety of sculptures, identifying and describing the types of forms and materials used in these artworks, and discussing their impact on the sculptures
Successfully produce a 3-dimensional model using clay or plasticine that clearly conveys a sense of form, showcasing an ability to manipulate the material to achieve three-dimensionality
Reflect on your creative process, articulating how the experimentation with line, analysis of sculptures, and hands-on work with clay or plasticine contributed to your understanding of the art element of form
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