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Public Sculpture Webquest


The Process

Step Two

Look at this work of sculptor, Charles Umlauf called Poetess. Just as poets use repeating sounds to create rhymes in their poetry, sculptors repeat "shapes" to create unity or emphasis in their sculptures.



What shape do you see repeated often in Umlauf´s Poetess?

Visit 2-3 public artworks near your school.

Download this project sheet to keep notes on what you see.

Elements & Principles of Art Observations

Describe what you see in terms of the elements of art: color, line, texture, form, space & composition.

These links will give you more information about the elements of art.

Getty Education Elements of Art

Elements of Art Site

Elements of Art Education Site

Describe what you see in terms of the principles of design: rhythm, balance, proportion, variety and emphasis, harmony and unity.

These links will give you more information about the principles of design.

Principles of Design Art Site

Principles of Design Education Site

 

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