On Monday, students learned about Alexander Calder and started creating their own mobiles using model magic. Mobile pieces are drying and will be put together next Monday so you can see their floating creations.
Alexander Calder (July 22, 1898 – November 11, 1976) was an American sculptor and artist most famous for inventing mobile sculptures. Because of Calder, babies all over the world are lulled to sleep by colorful dangling shapes! In addition to moving and stable sculptures, he created paintings, toys, and household objects. Calder also created an entire miniature circus which could be packed into briefcases and carried back and forth between America and Europe. He was certainly a unique artist.
Born in Pennsylvania in 1898, his parents were both artists. His father was a sculptor and his mother painted portraits. They knew it was difficult to earn money as an artist so, though they encouraged Calder to create art, they did not want him to choose to art as a job.
Alexander Calder’s talent could be seen even in his first sculpture, which he created when he was four years old. As he continued to sculpt, Calder became interested in sculpture that moved. He created a duck that rocked when tapped and a train that ran down a track. He followed his parents’ advice and studied engineering in college. However, Calder wasn’t happy in any of the jobs he worked after college and decided to become an artist after all. Many babies are very thankful he did!
Born in Pennsylvania in 1898, his parents were both artists. His father was a sculptor and his mother painted portraits. They knew it was difficult to earn money as an artist so, though they encouraged Calder to create art, they did not want him to choose to art as a job.
Alexander Calder’s talent could be seen even in his first sculpture, which he created when he was four years old. As he continued to sculpt, Calder became interested in sculpture that moved. He created a duck that rocked when tapped and a train that ran down a track. He followed his parents’ advice and studied engineering in college. However, Calder wasn’t happy in any of the jobs he worked after college and decided to become an artist after all. Many babies are very thankful he did!
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