Clay Pottery

Objective:

Create a clay pot that is inspired from either Greek pottery or Native American pottery.

Big Idea:

Throughout history, clay pottery has been used for both functional and decorative purposes. Many cultures had developed their own distinct style and techniques for creating pottery. Two such cultures are the Native Americans and Ancient Greek.

Essential Questions:

What are the different techniques used to make clay pots?

How does an artist explore form, shape, and movement in a 3D work?

What are some characteristics of Native American pottery?

What are some characteristics of Greek pottery?

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