Calavera Sculptures
Students learned about the celebration Day of the Dead. We talked about the customs of the celebration and focused on Calaveras. We analyzed the patterns and colors of Calaveras and discussed how these art elements tell the story of the person being remembered with the Calavera.
Students then chose a person to commemorate and drew a sketch using colors and patterns to describe the person their Calavera is based on. Students then used wire and modeling clay to create a Calavera sculpture. When the clay was dry, students drew the patterns from their sketch onto their Calavera form.
Students then chose a person to commemorate and drew a sketch using colors and patterns to describe the person their Calavera is based on. Students then used wire and modeling clay to create a Calavera sculpture. When the clay was dry, students drew the patterns from their sketch onto their Calavera form.