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Sculpt an Object

Use what you’ve learned about Polynesian art to make a three-dimensional work

Sculpt an Object
This step-by-step hands-on project video will help students use what they've learned about Polynesian art to make a three-dimensional artwork.

Studio Project Prompt:

Design a sculpture inspired by a Polynesian culture.

Parameters:

  • Begin by researching Polynesian art.
  • Create a sculpture with a specific function.
  • Use natural or found materials.
  • Experiment with form, shape, scale, and negative and positive space.
  • Incorporate a decorative pattern with color or materials.

Before you begin, check out these examples by the students at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Florida!

Prepared by: Kara Dobrowolski, Dr. Phillips High School, Orlando, Florida

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