Monday, February 22, 2010

MYP 4 Design: Alexander Calder Circus Toys

Alexander Calder was an artist and toy maker.



Read the article here:
http://www.original.rolandcollection.com/rolandcollection/section/25/621.htm


Please visit the website below and watch the videos.

http://artforum.com/video/id=22486&mode=large&page_id=6

http://www.nga.gov/education/classroom/counting_on_art/popups/pop_calder_1.htm

Process Journal Responses:
1. What did you learn about Alexander Calder?
2. What are your impressions, thoughts about his circus toys?
3. What makes them kinetic?
4. What toy in particular strikes you? How does it move?

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