PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Abstract Sculpture & the Attributes of Cubes
In this lesson, learners will create cubes and identify the attributes of a cube, including discussion of edges, faces, vertices, and angles. Teacher resources are provided.
Other
Wet Canvas: Art School Online: Sculpture: Pottery Clay in Sculpting
Ceramic sculptor Andrew Werby explains sculpting using clay. He explains different types of clay, the tools that he uses, building clay armatures, firing clay, casting clay, and various clay finishes. Site by WetCanvas.com.
Smithsonian Institution
Archives of American Art: Digging for Clay
A selection of letters, writings, photographs, interviews and other primary sources documenting American artists working in clay.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Thomas Ball
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on sculptor Thomas Ball. The site, in addition to the biographical information, provides a listing of his works as displayed at the...
Kinder Art
Kinder Art Lesson: Inuit Sculpture
Introduce your students to Inuit sculpture with this simple art project. Students discuss examples of sculptures and how they are made, create drawings and model clay, and, last but not least, display their final products.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: The Corinthian Maid
Students will be introduced to the Greco-Roman myth of Dibutades and the creation of the first relief sculpture by critically analyzing Joseph Wright's painting The Corinthian Maid. They will then mimic the artistic process presented in...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Saul Baizerman
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Saul Baizerman. Baizerman worked as a sculpture artist specifically with clay and bronze.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Arts and Crafts
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia details how the term "arts and crafts" came into existence and lists a wealth of links to other encyclopedia articles on different types of arts and crafts. Links are provided for additional...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Haniwa in the Form of a Warrior
This object is a haniwa (lit. "clay ring"), a type of funerary article made during the Kofun era (300-552). Many kinds of haniwa have been found, including both simple clay cylinders and more elaborate forms, such as human figures,...
Tech4Learning
Pics4 Learning: Images for Education: Ceramics
Dozens of useful photos of various ceramics from around the world at this stie from Pics 4 Learning Inc. A useful reference in an art or history class. Browse through the examples, then click to enlarge.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Standing Angel With Scroll
An image of "Standing Angel with Scroll", created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini from 1667-68 (Clay, terracotta, height 29,2 cm).
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Houdon's Mask of Washington
Houdon's portrait sculpture of Washington was the result of a specific invitation by Benjamin Franklin to cross the Atlantic specifically to visit Mount Vernon, so that Washington could model for him. Washington sat for wet clay life...