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: Grandfather Clock by Alan Brummell Alan Brummell United States
Grandfather Clock, 1987
24 x 15 x 14 cm
terracotta

Scanning Questions:

  1. Name six colors that you see.
  2. How important do you think the element of color is to this artwork?
  3. What shape do you see repeated over and over?
  4. Where do you see repeated lines?
  5. Describe the sculpture’s texture.
  6. Compare and contrast the material and function of these two ceramic pieces.
    detail: Lamb by Jan Gaumnitz
  7. Compare and contrast the materials used in the two clocks.
    detail: Clock by Tom Waller