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Mr. Dorofy
Art 8: Giacometti Sculpture.
Sculpture Artist: Alberto Giacometti
Directions: Please read the article and answer the questions below
1. After reading about Giacometti’s artwork what were his main themes in his artwork?
What characteristics (think elements and principles) support this claim? How do these
characteristics demonstrate his concept?
2. Many artists are inspired by other Non-western art that they encounter, and
Giacometti was inspired by African artworks. Looking at his piece the spoon woman
(see fig. 1) and a statue from the African culture Akua'ba (see fig. 2) what similarities
do you see? How do you think Giacometti was inspired? How do you know?
3. Looking at the statue, The Walking Man II, the article discusses the process and
medium that Giacometti used. Why do you think he used that medium, and how, if at
all, does this work with his concept?

2. (Fig. 1) The Spoon Woman, Alberto Giacometti, 1926
(Fig. 2)Akua'ba Fertility Statue, Artist Unknown