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Wire Self Portrait Sculptures
Famous Artist:
Alexander Calder
Alexander Calder (July 22, 1898 – November 11, 1976) was an
American sculptor best known as the originator of the mobile,
a type of kinetic sculpture made with delicately balanced or
suspended components which move in response to motor
power or air currents. By contrast, Calder’s stationary
sculptures are called stabiles. He also produced numerous
wire figures, notably for a miniature circus.
Contour Line Drawings
Contour drawing, is an artistic technique used in the field of art in which the artist
sketches the contour of a subject by drawing lines that result in a drawing that is
essentially an outline. The purpose of contour drawing is to emphasize
the mass and volume of the subject rather than the detail; the focus is on the outlined
shape of the subject and not the minor details.
The Project:
Create a self portrait wire sculpture using contour line.