Making Sculpture Personal

Finding Your Connection

- Which sculpture would you want to live with? - What pose expresses your current mood? - Which material speaks to you? - What story do you see? - How would you title unnamed pieces?

Emotional Resonance

Sculpture affects us physically: - Tense muscles mirror struggling figures - Peaceful poses calm viewers - Tragic scenes evoke real tears - Joyful sculptures lift spirits - Abstract forms free imagination

Contemporary Relevance

These historical sculptures address current concerns: - Body image and idealization - Power and its representation - Gender roles and expectations - Cultural appropriation questions - Monument debates echoing