Knowledge- Sculpture of a Human form is called Figurative sculpture. Many people know this type of artwork as statues. Statues can also be of animals, but Figurative sculpture is made to look like people. It's human looking. Figurative sculpture began at the earliest time of human art making. The first know figure to be sculpted is from around the year 30,000BC. Today, figure sculpture is still a popular art form.

Safety- The wire armature inside the sculpture has sharp points that must be smoothed to take away the sharpness. Do this by rubbing it on the cement floor or hallway floor. The pliers can cut or pinch your finger. Keep fingers out of the jaws of the pliers. The plaster wrapping cloth can make your skin dry. Wash your hands when you are done using plaster. Use hand lotion if your hands feel dry.

Vocabulary-

Proportion- the size of parts within a whole. Like the size of an arm compared to the whole body.

Figure- the human form

Sculpture- an artwork you can see from any side or walk around.

Surface- the part of the sculpture/artwork you can touch.

Texture- a surface quality of art that makes art look or feel like something

Finish- the treatment or technique used on the surface that gives the surface texture.

Armature- a framework around which the sculpture is built.

Step One

Draw a bubble letter as long as your thumb. Cut a wire supplied by your teacher that you can bend around the shape of the letter. Wrap the letter in newspaper so it has roundness. Wrap the letter in wet Plaster Wrap to complete this practice assignment.

Step Two

Draw two figures,4-6 inches high, with correct proportion using the "7-Heads" tall technique. Use the handout provided to ensure proportions are correct.

Draw a third figure, 7 inches high, but this time draw the figure in an action pose (throwing, kicking, dancing).

Step Three

Figurative Sculpture Evaluation