Kunst andersARTig - Alexander Calder

The cheerful, humorous works of Alexander Calder quickly ignite students' enthusiasm for the subject of art. They get to know the artist and his work and have the opportunity to create their own mobiles, stabiles, and even a circus, thus gaining access to kinetic art. The focus is on the material wire and how to work with it. The results of their work are suitable not only for an appealing exhibition but also for a circus performance. The materials relate to guidelines and curricula and include templates, images of student works, as well as notes on performance assessment and reflection on the work processes and outcomes. The engaging tasks are tried and tested in practice and inspire immediate implementation. The booklet is also suitable for the elective subject of art and therefore includes suggestions for classes.