Sculpture Techniques for First Graders: Explore Modeling, Carving, and Assembling

Question 1

When we want to shape something using our hands in sculpture, what material do we usually use?

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Clay

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Wood

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Metal

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Paper

Question 2

How do different materials, like clay, wood, and paper, affect a sculpture's appearance and texture?

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They can change the sculpture's shape, texture, and overall look.

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They only change the color of the sculpture.

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They only affect how heavy the sculpture is.

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They don't change the sculpture's appearance or texture.

Question 3

How can things in the environment, like the weather and how much light there is, change how sculptures look and how long they last?

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Weather, like rain and sun, can hurt or change the color of sculptures made from certain materials.

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Light can make sculptures look better by showing off their details and textures.

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Things in the environment don't affect sculptures at all.

Question 4

How does changing the lighting affect the appearance of a sculpture?

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It creates shadows and highlights that make certain parts stand out.

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It makes the sculpture look taller or shorter.

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It makes the sculpture look like it's moving.

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It doesn't change the way a sculpture looks.

Question 5

What are some different reasons why people have made sculptures throughout history?

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To tell stories and share ideas

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To decorate buildings and gardens

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To create toys and games

Question 6

When making a sculpture of a playful puppy, which size would make it look the most fun and friendly?

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Small enough to hold in your hand

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Very small, like a bug

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As big as a car

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As tall as a building

Question 7

How can the shape of a sculpture help us guess what it is?

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The shape of a sculpture can sometimes help us guess what it is.

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The shape of a sculpture doesn't tell us anything about what it is.

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The shape of a sculpture always tells us exactly what it is.

Question 8

When we carve, which tools do we use to shape and take away materials?

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Chisels and hammers

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Paintbrushes and paint

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Scissors and glue

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Modeling clay and sculpting tools

Question 9

How can the surroundings affect a sculpture?

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The materials used can be influenced by where it will be placed.

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The design can be inspired by things in the environment.

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The placement has no effect on the design.

Question 10

What other materials can we use to make sculptures besides clay and wood?

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Paper and cardboard

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Fabric and yarn

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Plastic and metal

Question 11

What are some good things about using things we find around the house to make sculptures?

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It costs less than buying new things.

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It helps the environment.

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It makes our sculptures special.

Question 12

How can artists use color to make their sculptures more expressive?

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Color can help tell a story or show feelings.

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Color can make the sculpture look like something else.

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Color can make the sculpture stronger.

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Color can help the sculpture last longer.

Question 13

Which tools help us shape and make sculptures?

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Chisels and hammers

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Paintbrushes and crayons

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Needles and yarn

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Forks and spoons

Question 14

When we carve a sculpture, what are we doing to the material?

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Taking away some of the material to make a shape

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Adding more material to make a shape

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Using a mold to create a shape

Question 15

Which of these is not a way to create a sculpture?

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Painting a canvas

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Molding with clay

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Carving wood

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Assembling found objects

Question 16

First, how do you start making a sculpture by shaping the material with your hands?

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Shaping the material with your hands

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Carving the material with a tool

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Assembling different pieces of material

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Painting the material

Question 17

Which tool lets you take away material from a sculpture?

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Chisel

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Knife

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Brush

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Scissors

Question 18

What is NOT a special characteristic of sculptures?

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They are always flat

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They are three-dimensional

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They can be abstract

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They can express emotions

Question 19

Which of these famous sculptures is an example of carving?

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David

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Mona Lisa

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Starry Night

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The Thinker

Question 20

What do we call the process of slowly taking material away from a sculpture?

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Subtracting

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Adding

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Modeling

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Assembling

Question 21

Which of these is a safety rule to follow when using sharp tools in sculpture?

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Wear safety goggles

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Cut towards your body

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Use your non-dominant hand to hold the material

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Run your fingers over the blade to test its sharpness

Question 22

What type of sculpture is made by making a mold and pouring liquid material into it?

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Cast sculpture

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Carved sculpture

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Modeled sculpture

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Assembled sculpture

Question 23

What is the process of shaping a material, like clay, to create a 3D object called?

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Modeling

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Carving

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Assembling

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Painting

Question 24

Which tool is used to take away material from a sculpture?

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Chisel

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Brush

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Knife

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Sponge

Question 25

What do we call it when different pieces or materials are put together to create a sculpture?

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Assembling

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Modeling

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Carving

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Painting

Question 26

Which material is often used for modeling sculptures?

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Clay

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Stone

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Wood

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Metal

Question 27

What is the process of cutting and shaping hard materials, like stone or wood, called?

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Carving

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Sculpting

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Modeling

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Painting

Question 28

Which material is NOT good for creating sculptures?

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Food

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Clay

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Paper

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Stone

Question 29

Which technique involves connecting different pieces of material to create a 3D form?

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Assembling

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Modeling

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Carving

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Painting

Question 30

Which type of sculpture is made by carving away material from a solid block?

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Subtractive

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Additive

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Constructive

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Assemblage

Question 31

Which of the following is not a basic technique of sculpture?

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Painting

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Modeling

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Carving

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Assembling

Question 32

What type of material is commonly used for modeling in sculpture?

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Clay

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Wood

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Metal

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Stone

Question 33

Which tool is used to cut away material from a sculpture in the carving technique?

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Chisel

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Brush

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Palette knife

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Spatula

Question 34

What is the process of joining different pieces of material together in sculpture called?

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Assembling

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Molding

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Casting

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Welding

Question 35

What is the purpose of using a mold in sculpture?

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To create multiple copies of the same sculpture

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To add texture to the surface of the sculpture

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To support the sculpture while it is being created

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To protect the sculpture from the elements

Question 36

Which of the following materials is most suitable for creating a sculpture that will be displayed outdoors?

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Bronze

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Papier-mâché

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Cardboard

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Clay

Question 37

What is the main tool used to shape and smooth clay?

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Modeling stick

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Carving knife

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Paintbrush

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Wire

Question 38

Which of these materials is suitable for carving sculptures?

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Wood

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Clay

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Paper

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Fabric

Question 39

What technique involves putting pieces of material together to make a sculpture?

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Assembling

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Modeling

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Carving

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Casting

Question 40

What is wire primarily used for in sculpture?

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Holding pieces together

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Creating texture

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Painting on the sculpture

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Carving into the sculpture

Question 41

Which of these is NOT an important quality of a successful sculpture?

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Expensive materials

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Originality and uniqueness

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Careful craftsmanship

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Emotional expression

Question 42

When choosing materials for a sculpture, what is the most important factor to consider?

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Desired appearance of the sculpture

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Size of the sculpture

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Cost of the materials

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Availability of the materials

Question 43

What is an example of an abstract sculpture?

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A geometric shape

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A statue of a person

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A landscape scene

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A still life of fruit

Question 44

How do relief sculptures differ from freestanding sculptures?

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Relief sculptures are attached to a background, while freestanding sculptures are not.

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Freestanding sculptures are smaller than relief sculptures.

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Relief sculptures are harder to make than freestanding sculptures.

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Freestanding sculptures use different materials than relief sculptures.

Question 45

Which tool is used to cut and shape wood?

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Saw

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Brush

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Pencil

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Chisel

Question 46

What is the process of adding clay or other material to a sculpture called?

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Modeling

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Carving

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Assembling

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Painting

Question 47

What is the term for putting different pieces of material together to create a sculpture?

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Assembling

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Bonding

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Welding

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Gluing

Question 48

How does negative space make a sculpture more interesting?

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It creates a sense of mystery.

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It makes the sculpture look bigger.

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It makes the sculpture look more realistic.

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It makes the sculpture look more colorful.

Question 49

Why is texture important in sculpture?

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It helps show feelings and make the sculpture more fun to look at.

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It makes the sculpture look smooth.

Question 50

How does lighting change the way a sculpture looks?

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It can create shadows on the sculpture.

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It can make the sculpture look brighter or darker.

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It can't change the color of the sculpture.

Question 51

Imagine you're at a museum and see different sculptures. Which one might tell a story about real people or events from a long time ago?

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A bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln

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A stone carving of a battle

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A clay dinosaur

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A wooden eagle

Question 52

How do artists and people who look at sculptures share ideas?

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The artist shares their ideas through the sculpture, and the viewer interprets them.

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The viewer creates the ideas, and the artist interprets them.

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No one shares ideas through sculptures.

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The artist and the viewer switch roles.

Question 53

Which of these is NOT a way to create a sculpture?

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Painting a picture with brushes

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Molding clay into a shape

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Carving a shape out of wood

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Putting together pieces of material

Question 54

When we use different pieces to build a sculpture, what's the most important thing to remember?

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Making sure the sculpture stays together

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How the sculpture will look when it's finished

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What materials we use to make the sculpture

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What tools we use to put the sculpture together

Question 55

When working with different materials like clay and wood, why is it important to think about their special qualities when making a sculpture?

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Because different materials have different textures and colors, which can change how the sculpture looks.

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Because different materials have different strengths and weaknesses, which can change how long the sculpture lasts.

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Because different materials have different costs, which can change how much the sculpture costs to make.

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Because different materials have different smells, which can change how the sculpture smells.

Question 56

How can the size of a sculpture affect your feelings?

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A large sculpture can make you feel small.

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A small sculpture can make you feel like you're holding something special.

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The size of a sculpture doesn't matter.

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The color of a sculpture is more important than its size.

Question 57

Which of these is a material you can use to mold a sculpture?

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Clay

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Paper

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Wood

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Metal

Question 58

Which tool do you use to carve wood?

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Chisel

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Brush

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Needle

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Scissors

Question 59

Which type of sculpture do you make by taking away material from a block?

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Carving

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Relief

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Assemblage

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Molding

Question 60

What is an armature used for in sculpture?

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To support the sculpture

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To create a base for sculpting

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To add texture

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To add color

Question 61

Which of these materials is best if you want to create a fragile sculpture?

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Paper

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Wood

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Metal

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Clay

Question 62

What is it called when you put two pieces of sculpture together?

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Assembling

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Carving

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Modeling

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Smoothing

Question 63

Which of these is NOT a way to make a sculpture?

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Painting

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Modeling

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Carving

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Assembling

Question 64

What tool do we use to shape clay when modeling?

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Scraper

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Chisel

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Paintbrush

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Hammer