Sculpture Reflection

Supplement to Subtractive Plaster Sculpture Lesson

 

Name: ___________________________________

11th & 12th Grade Period ____________________

Self-Reflection | Subtractive Plaster Sculpture

Art Critique

1. The original sketch and the final plaster sculpture may have some differences. Draw the original sketch of what you intended in the first box. In the second box draw your clay Maquette. Last, draw what your plaster sculpture looks like in the third box.

Original Sketch

Clay Maquette

Plaster Sculpture

1. Do you think the plaster sculpture was challenging? Why?

2. Is this plaster sculpture more successful then your Maquette? Why or why not?

3. What are some of the qualities you like about your plaster sculpture? What would you change or do differently if you made the same sculpture again from plaster?

Art in comparison to other Artists Researched

1. Henry Moore preferred carving material because of the physical effort and hard work. Do you prefer carving? Why or why not?

2. Henry Moore believed that sculptures should be intriguing and ambiguous to evoke thought.

Do you agree or disagree? Is your piece ambiguous? If so, did you intend it to be?

1. List 3 similarities of Moore, Brancusi and Hepworth. Did these artists’ artwork influence you and your art? (May use your favorite piece of an artist as a reference)

Rate yourself as honestly as possible using 0-99%

 

Project Rubric	Clay Maquette	Plaster Sculpture
Creativity Interesting shape Challenging to build Considered several ideas
Level of Effort/Perseverance Worked diligently every class Came in during free time Focused on work strived for perfection
Craftsmanship Consistent, intentional surface texture Evidence of hard work and quality of skill is apparent Artwork was carefully executed with patience
TOTAL
DIVIDE TOTAL BY 3