Sunday, March 22, 2009

3D DESIGN... George Segal Sculpture


"The Bus Stop" George Segal Sheridan Square, NYC 1980

George Segal started his art career as a painter, but is best known for works of cast lifesize figures. Segal pioneered the use of plaster bandages as a sculptural medium.

1- Use the link below to research his life and work.

2- In your sketchbook, under a heading with his name as the title :
  • Find out the style/period he was associated with

  • Discover the famous national monument and the name of his work that is located there (hint: click on the "slideshow" link to the left and check out the list

  • Print one of his scuptures that interest you (include the title & date)

  • What was Segal trying to communicate?

    http://www.segalfoundation.org/bio.shtml

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