During the event, students examine and explore the language of sculpture. Emphasis is placed on the key role that this form of art has played over the time in the Apuan-Versilian territory-an area in which the economic activities relating to marble working are of primary importance. At the same time, students are encouraged to acquaint themselves with museums and to make use of museum contents.
Schedule
Session I: Survey of the history of sculpture and museums; introduction to the language of sculpture.
Session II: Guided tour of the Museo dei Bozzetti and close observation of displayed works of art.
Session III: Workshop exploring an "add-on" technique, and creation of a wax object.
Session IV: Workshop exploring a "cut-away" technique, and creation of a plaster object.
(Design and implementation by Chiara Celli)
Age groups
Last grades of primary schools and lower secondary schools
Sessions
4 sessions, each lasting 2 hours
Museums involved
Museo dei Bozzetti (Pietrasanta)
Costs
The initiative is free of charge and is co-financed by the Provincia di Lucca, the Regione Toscana, and by the municipalities of the province of Lucca.
Contacts
Jessica Ferro tel. +39 0583 417256 – +39 0584 30825; fax +39 0583 417231
e-mail musei@provincia.lucca.it