Creating a sculpture inspired by Veronica Ryan
In this lesson, we will learn about the work of sculptor Veronica Ryan. We will look at examples of her abstract and biomorphic work, and then create a sculpture inspired by her work.
Creating a sculpture inspired by Veronica Ryan
In this lesson, we will learn about the work of sculptor Veronica Ryan. We will look at examples of her abstract and biomorphic work, and then create a sculpture inspired by her work.
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Key learning points
- 'Domesticity' is home or family life.
- 'Maternity' is the quality or state of being a mother.
- Veronica Ryan is an internationally renowned sculptor who frequently uses cement, bronze and lead in her sculptures.
- Veronica Ryan's abstract work has a biomorphic (lifelike) quality inspired by pods and seeds.
- How to create a sculpture inspired by Veronica Ryan.
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Flour, salt, water, oven
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5 Questions
Q1.
What does the word carve mean?
To add layers to create height.
To fold a material to create angles.
Q2.
What did we do first with our sculpture?
Add fine details.
Carve the basic shape.
Q3.
Why might our design change as we carve our sculpture?
Because we didn't draw our design properly.
Because we didn't look properly at our design.
Q4.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Hepworth or Moore's work?
Abstract form.
Organic shapes.
Q5.
Which of the following is one of the final stages of our work?
Carving the basic shapes.
Creating holes through the work.
3 Questions
Q1.
What is maternity?
The state or quality of being a child.
The state or quality of being a father.
The state or quality of being a parent.
Q2.
What does biomorphic mean?
A sculpture that can biodegrade.
Something that looks like it is made of water.
Something that looks like it was made in nature.
Q3.
Which statement about Veronica Ryan is true?
Her work is very realistic and mainly inspired by animals.
She is best known as a painter.
She was born in Portsmouth, England.