Jean Dubuffet Sculptures
In this project we will explore our focus artist Jean Dubuffet and create our own unique artworks as a reflection. After discussing our focus artist we will then investigate the art elements: shape/form, color and value and principles: rhythm/movement, unity and balance. All of our discussions and practice with the art elements and principles in a sculptural piece.
Project Goals
- Research focus artist Jean Dubuffet
- Use the art elements: shape/form, color and value
- Use the art principles rhythm/movement, unity and balance
- Create a sculptural piece of artwork in a Dubuffet inspired style
- Use the art elements: shape/form, color and value
- Use the art principles rhythm/movement, unity and balance
- Create a sculptural piece of artwork in a Dubuffet inspired style
Project Videos
Day 1 Video
Connecting Sections Video:
Project Steps
Day 1
1.) Read project webpage / view Jean Dubuffet artworks in links provided.
2.) Divide the space on a 6x6 inch base paper using pencil.
3.) Create unique shapes on 3 or 4 of the smaller section paper.
4.) Divide the space inside section paper shapes like you did in your base paper.
5.) Pick the Primary or Secondary triad to add color to select shapes.
(Keep most of your project white.)
Day 2
6.) Cut out shapes from section paper.
7.) Divide space on back of your cut out shape.
8.) Trace over pencil lines with sharpie.
9.) Cut slits in sections to connect pieces together.
10.) Add dabs of glue to connection points once you have an interesting form.
1.) Read project webpage / view Jean Dubuffet artworks in links provided.
2.) Divide the space on a 6x6 inch base paper using pencil.
3.) Create unique shapes on 3 or 4 of the smaller section paper.
4.) Divide the space inside section paper shapes like you did in your base paper.
5.) Pick the Primary or Secondary triad to add color to select shapes.
(Keep most of your project white.)
Day 2
6.) Cut out shapes from section paper.
7.) Divide space on back of your cut out shape.
8.) Trace over pencil lines with sharpie.
9.) Cut slits in sections to connect pieces together.
10.) Add dabs of glue to connection points once you have an interesting form.