This project teaches children about the 3-D representation of the human form, including statues, statuettes and figurines. They study examples from ancient civilisations, and use their clay skills to create a Sumer-style figurine.
| Memorable experience | Figure drawing |
|---|---|
| Innovate challenge | Making Sumer-style figurines |
| Art | Figure drawing; Statues, statuettes and figurines; Sculptures from ancient civilisations; Clay work and sculpting |
| Book | Waterstones | Amazon | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Human Figure (How to Draw) | Waterstones | Amazon | Mark Bergin | 9781906714512 |
| Figure Drawing for Kids | Amazon | Angela Rizza | 9781641527712 | |
| Ancient Sumer (Explore!) | Waterstones | Amazon | Rachel Minay | 9781526300881 |
| The Indus Valley (Explore!) | Waterstones | Amazon | Claudia Martin | 9781526300874 |
| Ancient Egypt (Facts and Artefacts) | Waterstones | Amazon | Anita Croy | 9781445161860 |
| Clay in the Primary School | Waterstones | Amazon | Peter Clough | 9780713688191 |
| The Magic of Clay | Waterstones | Amazon | Adalucia Quan | 9781595728548 |
| Ceramics for Beginners: Animals & Figures | Waterstones | Amazon | Susan Halls | 9781454710608 |