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Other

Tape Sculpture: Tape Casting Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
A fun casting project to try using clear packing tape. On this site there are step-by-step illustrated instructions plus video and pictoral examples.
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Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum: Long Term Exhibition; Ron Mueck

For Students 9th - 10th
This long-term exhibition of sculpture by Ron Mueck was on view in 2006 at the Brooklyn Museum. This page takes you into the exhibition with images of selected works from the exhibit.
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Other

Ice Alaska: World Ice Art Championships

For Students 9th - 10th
Whether you decide to use this as a reference or an inspiration, you will enjoy exploring this fascinating site! View photos of beautiful ice sculptures and see how they were carved.
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Other

Paul Friedlander Kinetic Light Sculptor, Computer Artist

For Students 9th - 10th
This fascinating site showcases the artwork of "Light sculptor," and computer artist, Paul Friedlander. Beautiful photographs and descriptions are included.
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Article
wikiHow

Wiki How: How to Create a Packing Tape Sculpture

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting twist to creating sculpture with found materials and packing tape!
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Making a Spanish Polychrome Sculpture: Saint Gines De La Jara

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on conservators, scientists, and art historians at the J. Paul Getty Museum who undertook a multifaceted approach to investigate the design and construction process of the polychrome sculpture Saint Gines de la Jara...
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wikiHow

Wiki How: How to Make Art From Guitar Strings

For Students 9th - 10th
The perfect project idea for anyone who loves music. Gather your materials and create dozens of variations.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Bessie Stough Callender

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Bessie Stough Callender is described here along with information on her contributions to art through sculpture. Callender worked with stone sculpting techniques and favored the...
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Irving Dominick

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Irving Dominick is described here along with information on his contributions to art through sculpture, and specifically his work with sculptures of metal forms.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Luis Jiminez

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Luis Jimenez is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his fiberglass sculptures.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: James Kearns

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, James Kearns is described here along with information on his contributions to art through sculpture, using fiberglass as his media.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Jose De Creeft

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Jose de Creeft is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his stone carvings and other sculptures.