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Beyond the Sketch: Give it a Whorl!

Beyond the Sketch: Give it a Whorl!

Apply creative thinking to develop personal symbols and themes in this design challenge.

Grade Level:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Teacher Professional Development
Collection:
Indigenous American Art
Culture/Region:
America
Subject Area:
Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Fine Arts, Visual Arts
Activity Type:
Hands-On Activity, Lesson Concept
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Beyond the Sketch: Give it a Whorl!

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Some more objects to try

You may wish to try this Beyond the Sketch challenge with some other works of art in the VMFA collection. What do you think of these?

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Willie Cole, American, born 1955 (Artist)
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Weight for a Floor Covering (Primary Tit...
Unknown (Artist)
Weight for a Floor Covering (Primary Title)
Stamnos Handle with Satyr Head Plates (P...
Unknown (Artist)
Stamnos Handle with Satyr Head Plates (Primary Title)
Jar with Lug Handles and Wave Design (Tr...
Unknown (Artist)
Jar with Lug Handles and Wave Design (Translation)
Head #2 (Floor Plan) (Primary Title)
Derrick Adams, American, born 1970 (Artist)
Head #2 (Floor Plan) (Primary Title)
Fossil Teapot (Primary Title)
Michelle Erickson, American, born 1960 (Artist)
Fossil Teapot (Primary Title)

You may wish to try this Beyond the Sketch challenge with some other works of art in the VMFA collection. What do you think of these?

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