Teachers
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Sculpture and Sketching
Grades 4–12
From figurative bronzes and marble carving to objects that challenge conventional ideas about sculpture, students investigate materials and techniques as well as the works' subjects and functions.
LOOKING AND LEARNING SKILLS
This two-building tour (with five or six tour stops in the galleries) includes sketching and discussion to encourage participants to develop their own ideas and interpretations based on careful observation. The following skills are promoted:
- using sketching as a tool to observe and understand sculpture techniques, form, and function
- debating, discussing, and interpreting the intended purpose, message, and mood of a sculpture or group of sculptures
- comparing and contrasting traditional and modern sculpture in terms of materials, technique, and subject matter
EXAMPLE WORKS FEATURED ON TOUR
LOGISTICAL INFORMATION
Group Size: Up to 60 students
Length: 90 minutes
Meeting Location: West Building, Rotunda, Main Floor
ADDITIONAL GALLERY RESOURCES
- New Angles on Art (online interactive unit)
- Mobile Maker (online activity)
- Mobile (NGAkids online activity)
- Sculpture Galleries (online tour)
Schedule a Tour
Note: We are no longer accepting tour requests for spring 2013. We will begin accepting fall 2013 requests on August 1.
Pre-Visit Information
Watch a video or download a presentation to show your students prior to your visit. View our museum policies, location, parking, accessiblity, security, lunch options, and other important information about visiting.
Questions
Our tour scheduler is available to answer questions on Monday through Wednesday between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. (September through May). Please contact her at (202) 842-6249 schooltourrequests@nga.gov.
Also see our Frequently Asked Questions about School Tours.
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