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Wire Figure Sculptures

Introduction
Activity 1: Wire Figure Sculptures

Using the vocabulary of words collected in the previous session in response to Giacometti's work, students create their own wire figure sculptures.

Location: at Tate Modern

Learning Objectives

Each student will complete a wire figure sculpture
To apply acquired vocabulary from previous session
To demonstrate health and safety skills
To be able to discuss volume, space and line

Key Words

Volume
Space
Line
Metamorphosis/ transformation

Activity Images

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Gioacometti, Standing Woman, circa 1958-9.
© ADAGP, Paris and DACS, London 2002

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