Sculpture: make a maquette | Art and design | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

What does "3D" mean?

Three dimensions: height, width, and depth ✓

Three pictures: Large, medium, and small

Three shapes: organic, geometric and symmetrical

Three colours: bright, pastel and dull
What should you do first when sketching a bird?

Add lots of feathers

Draw the basic shapes of the bird’s body ✓

Colour the sketch

Draw the background
True or False? Sculptures are always made from one type of material.

True
False ✓
True or False? A bird’s body can be sketched by using simple shapes like circles and ovals.

True ✓
False
Sculptures are different from drawings because they have __________.

no sides

colour

height, width, and depth ✓
Tone means how ______ or dark something is.

'light' ✓

Exit quiz

A maquette is a small __________ that helps artists plan their sculptures.

3D model ✓

sketchbook

bird
Put these steps for making a maquette in the correct order:

1

⇔

Build the armature (framework).

2

⇔

Add bulk or volume to the shape.

3

⇔

Add details to the sculpture.
Which of these is NOT a material commonly used for maquettes?

Wire

Clay

Paper

Glass ✓
True or False? A maquette is the final sculpture that an artist displays.

True
False ✓

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Lesson Details

Key learning points

A maquette is a small three-dimensional model used by artists to plan and develop their sculptures.
Techniques for building a stable armature include creating a framework with materials like wire, card, or foil.
Sketches or photos can be used to replicate accurate proportions and shapes in a sculpture.

Common misconception

Pupils may think a maquette is the final sculpture and needs to be large. They may also jump into adding small details before constructing the basic form.

Remind pupils that a maquette is a smaller version to plan and test ideas before making a bigger sculpture. The main shape and structure need to be built first to support the details.

Keywords

Maquette - is a small, rough model of a sculpture used for planning
Three-dimensional - something that has height, width, and depth - unlike a flat drawing or picture
Armature - is a skeleton for your model and a strong frame that gives shape and holds your maquette together