Louise Nevelson Artist Bio
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Students will analyze the art of Judy Pfaff, Louise Nevelson, and Lee Bontecue and compare how they use the art elements to create enticing sculptures. Students will use cardboard, fabric, and paper to create dynamic abstract sculptures informed by the “inside” of something.
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Students will analyze and interpret the artwork of Judy Pfaff, Louise Nevelson, and Lee Bontecue.
Students will design a sculpture informed by the inside of something.
Students will use cardboard, fabric, paper, and/ or boxes to create a mixed media sculpture.
Teaching Strategies
- Facilitate class discussion of artwork by Judy Pfaff, Louise Nevelson, and Lee Bontecue.
- Prompt students to design a sculpture informed by the inside of something.
- Demonstrate how to use cardboard, fabric, paper, and/ or boxes to create a mixed media sculpture.
- Demonstrate how to document the creative process from ideation to presentation.
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Through experimentation, practice, and persistence, demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.
VA:Cr2.1.IIaTime Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
40 minutes
Demonstration Time
40 minutes
Student Studio Time
5 hours
Supplies and Materials
- Pencil, eraser, and permanent marker
- Cardboard, mat board, fabric, boxes, and paper
- Scissors and craft knives
- Glue, wire, and pliers
- Acrylic paint, brushes, water cup
- Images of art by Louis Nevelson, Judy Pfaff, & Lee Bonticuou
- Digital camera
- Device with stop-motion application
National Standards
Create
Through experimentation, practice, and persistence, demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.
VA:Cr2.1.IIa
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Discuss
Discuss the works of Louis Nevelson, Judy Pfaff, and Lee Bontecou.
Compare and contrast how these artists use materials, shapes, colors, and repetition to create enticing sculptures.
Interpret the artwork and provide evidence for the interpretation.
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