Inspired by nelevelson.

Inspired by nelevelson. Louise Nevelson's circular assemblage, Collegiate School(1972), was the inspiration for an art class with the preschoolers atthe Kent Children's Center. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nevelson (1899-1988) was the ultimate "found art" artist.Finding interesting throwaway objects, in and out of trash bins, sheconstructed assemblages that completely changed their former use. Afterputting objects together in a form that pleased her, she painted themblack, white or gold. Some of her assemblages filled an entire room. Our assemblages were to be much morel modest in scope. I gatheredodds and ends from the art room. A red plastic lid was used as a base.Using glue to affix the "found objects" to the lid, thestudents proceeded to glue wood scraps, buttons, beads, puzzle piecesand other objects in a manner pleasing to them. Departing from Nevelson's work, we decided to leave theassemblages in their natural colors. One of our main learningobjectives--to create a work of art from found objects--was realized byeach individual student. By the example of Louise Nevelson, and creative thinking, anotherobjective was learned: that objects may have another use other than whatthey were meant for. Recycled objects may be turned into works of art. LEARNING OBJECTIVES I Preschool children will ... * learn about Louise Nevelson, her assemblages and sculpture. * learn that art can be made from cast-off and found objects. * create an assemblage from found objects in the style of LouiseNevelson. * expand their creative thinking. MATERIALS * Plastic lids * Glue * Brushes * Found materials, including buttons, wood scraps, puzzle pieces,beads, etc. Barbara Egenes is an art therapist/ consultant at the Kent (Conn.)Children's Center To view Louise Nevelson's Collegiate School, go toartsc:ndacfivities.com and click on this bulton for a hyperlink.