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Questions for Discussion

Introduction Questions for Discussion Exercise One Exercise Two Exercise Three Test Your Knowledge

Questions for Discussion

  • Using “clues” made by the artist, can you tell what the subject matter of this sculpture is?
  • Which sculptural medium has the artist used?
  • What process did the artist use to make this sculpture? What tools did he use?
  • What is the first thing you notice about this piece? Do you think that the artist intended to place emphasis on that?
  • What materials or textures did the artist attempt to re-create?
  • Do you sense movement in this sculpture?
  • Is this figure romanticized, stylized or realistic?
  • Imagine you are the one riding this horse. Describe what you hear, see, smell and feel. What is the weather like?
  • How does the color of this sculpture make you feel?
  • Why do you think the artist created such a large sculpture?
  • How is this sculpture different from others that you have seen?
  • Do you think that this is art? Why or why not?