My class visited the Cantor Art Museum at Stanford University. We wanted to see all things clay,
and, we had very knowledgeable docents. First, we wrote a three paragraph biography report about Rodin. Then we watched a slideshow of his work. My class was able to see the small models for "The Burghers of Calais", and then we traveled across campus, to see the actual sculptures.
Our docent also showed us ceramic work from ancient Greece and China. Now we're going to have to decide if we want to make small Rodin style busts, or, if we want to make some ancient Greek pinch pots.
I am so grateful to work at a school where art is embraced and valued. And, I'm so glad that parents are willing to sacrifice their time and effort to provide us transportation on field trips.
Also, I'm grateful for the delicacy of terra cotta. I really noticed the texture of Rodin’s clay pieces this time around. The color was much lighter than the terra cotta that I have used. It made me think about trying out some new clay...
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| Our homemade museum name tags... |
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| Heroes aren't on pedestals, they surround us... |
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| Our docent shares Greek drinking vessels... |
