Young artists use Paintstik colors on paper, canvas, metal, fabric or another surface to create a work of art to be presented in a gallery. Learners research the origins of the "Snakebasket" they are creating. These art lessons produce...

Students examine, critique and study a newspaper article on a famous ice festival in China that is being affected by rising global temperatures. They complete three worksheets on the article that deals with comprehension questions, a...

Students consider the ways nature has been used in art, and then design and create their own original sculptures using materials from nature for a class exhibit.

A high school unit focuses on a discipline-based study of artworks from many times, places, and cultures. Addressing historical works of art as well as modern techniques, the unit illustrates how a traditional organizational...

Students explore art history by conducting an in-class activity. In this sculpting lesson, students examine previously created art sculptures in a textbook. Students utilize clay, sculpting tools and grey paper to create their own...

With just a pair of pantyhose, and a coathanger, you won't believe the creative sculptures your students will come up with! This lesson plan gives step-by-step directions, and several colorful examples to show your students. (Click...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on Aztec stone sculpture. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.

The Cincinnati Art Museum (Cincinnati, Ohio), offers a comprehensive website exploring its current exhibitions as well as searching their collection database. Other content includes virtual tours, museum history, and teacher guides with...

This site provides information on Alexander Calder, the inventor of the kinetic sculpture known as the mobile, as well as detailed instructions on how to create your own butterfly mobile. Included are "Tips and Tricks" to making "a more...

This site provides eight art activities which teach students of all age to make a variety of sculptures. Activities provided include: "Mat Board Sculpture," "Create a Butterfly Mobile," and "Carve a Free-Form Sculpture."

One-page article explainshow Alexander Calder uses humor in this hanging art piece called Bird, describes how the mobile is constructed, and gives a short biography of the artist. Students can then answer questions about the sculpture,...

Resource about the sculpture Moses by Edmonia Lewis. Includes an image of the sculpture, a suggested art activity in text and audio, links for more information about the sculpture and artist as well as a link to "Do More", a place to...

From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the sculpture "Adam" by the impressionist sculptor Auguste Rodin, is discussed in a brief description accomanied by a large image of the piece. Links to related topics and pieces are also included.

The Smithsonian profiles the work of master furniture craftsman, Sam Maloof. While not technically sculpture, Maloof's work approaches fine art in its beauty yet has a strong element of function. Videos require QuickTime plug-in.

This site from Ask Art.com provides links to different topics surrounding artist, Deborah Butterfield.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Harry Bertoia is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his range of sculptures.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Kenneth Campbell is described here along with information on his contributions to art through sculpture. Campbell began as an abstract painter before turning to sculpture for...

This site is about the microbiologist turned artist, Kendall Buster turns what she sees under the microscope into oversized sculptures.