Pop Art Mache Sculpture
Assignment:
You need to create a pop art sculpture out of cardboard and paper mache.
You can choose to work in groups of 2 or alone
Sculpture needs to be large scale
Where the sculpture will be displayed is a essential component in the development of the idea
Sculptures should be painted for finish.
Objectives:
I can design a 3-D sculpture in the round.
I can create an armature to support my paper mache sculpture.
I can use paper mache to finish and add details to my sculpture.
I can mix acrylic paint.
I can consider display and presentation.
What is Pop Art?
Pop art, art movement of the late 1950s and ’60s that was inspired by commercial and popular culture. Characteristics often include:
Bright color
Large scale
Humor or satire
Mass culture references
CLAES OLDENBURG
Claes Oldenburg (born Jan 28, 1929) is an American sculptor, best known for his pop art installations typically featuring very large replicas of everyday objects.
Jeff Koons
Paper Mache Sculpture Examples:
Everyday object examples:
Food:
People or characters:
Planning & Design
Learning objectives:
Students will develop a concept for sculptural installation
Students will create a plan for how they will construct their sculpture
Directions:
Please complete the following steps using the form provided. Make a copy of the form, fill it out, and resubmit it to Google Classroom for credit.
Step 1: Choose your team
Step 2: Brainstorm
Step 3: Find reference photos
Step 4: Sketch in color
Step 5: Plan
Process
Creating the Armature
What is an armature?
An armature is a framework around which the sculpture is built. This framework provides structure and stability, especially when a plastic material such as wax, paper mache, or plaster is being used as the medium.
Armatures can be made out of any materials that work but common materials are recyclables, tape, wire, wood, and cardboard.
Developing with Paper Mache
