Architecture as Sculpture, Sculpture from Architecture
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Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: How can architectural principles and practices result in an artistic sculpture with breathtaking results? View this sculpture commissioned by Lambert Airport in St. Louis and learn how it was created by architecture students at Washington University in St. Louis.
Type of Video: Story*
Unique Video ID: Visual Arts-15**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Have students create a sculpture using various materials.
- Have students respond to the sculpture created by the students in the video. What do they think of the subject matter? What do they like about its look, style, scale, etc.? Would they be interested in creating artwork like this? Why or why not?
*Story videos employ a narrative form to highlight a topic, location, or practitioner in the area of study.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
