This half-term, Year 5 are learning all about sculpture. Since our trip to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, the children have been reflecting on the sculptures and the artists behind the creations. We are focussing on three key sculptors: Thomas J Price, Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. These artists show many similarities and differences within their sculptures.
‘Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth are abstract artists and Thomas Price is more figurative.’ – Elara
‘ Figurative means making a reference to people and real life.’ – Lottie
‘Abstract is all shapes and things that might not make sense.’ – Kiara
‘All three artists are modern artists because they don’t make references to Ancient Greek or Roman styles.’ – Oliver
Over the next few weeks, the children will be tasked with creating their own sculptures, taking inspiration from the work they’ve seen so far. The children know the difference between being inspired by someone’s work, and just copying it. For example, Henry Moore was inspired by Barbara’s concept of adding negative space, so he adopted the idea into his own creations.
Help at home:
Talk about the three artists with your child. Which inspires them the most and why? What is it about their sculptures that you like? Which parts might you transfer into your own sculpture?