Spencer Museum of Art The University of Kansas
Classroom Collection | Checkout Procedures | Teacher Evaluation

The Classroom Collection

An outreach program for Lawrence-area schools
detail: Ring by Aggie Beynon Aggie Benyon Ring
mixed metal

Scanning Questions:

  1. What colors do you see in this work?
  2. How is the outer contour different from the inner contour?
  3. Where do you see straight lines?
  4. Look at both sides. How are they different?
  5. What other kinds of materials does the pattern make you think of?
  6. Would you say this work is two-dimensional or three-dimensional? Why?
  7. Do you think this was meant to be worn or just to be looked at? Why do you say so?
  8. How does the way the ring is displayed affect your point of view?
  9. Compare and contrast this metal art work with the work by Tom Waller.
    detail: Clock by Tom Waller