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    David Smith was an American sculptor who became interested in art after using his welding skills from working on cars to construct welded-steel sculptures in the summer. He studied art in high school and went to college in Ohio, where he also taught art. Smith used materials like welded steel, sheets of metal, and wires to focus his sculptures on form and color, polishing his works to reflect the sun. He was accepted as an important artist during his lifetime, becoming one of the most influential American sculptors of the 20th century.

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    David Smith was an American sculptor who became interested in art after using his welding skills from working on cars to construct welded-steel sculptures in the summer. He studied art in high school and went to college in Ohio, where he also taught art. Smith used materials like welded steel, sheets of metal, and wires to focus his sculptures on form and color, polishing his works to reflect the sun. He was accepted as an important artist during his lifetime, becoming one of the most influential American sculptors of the 20th century.

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    David Smith was an American sculptor who became interested in art after using his welding skills from working on cars to construct welded-steel sculptures in the summer. He studied art in high school and went to college in Ohio, where he also taught art. Smith used materials like welded steel, sheets of metal, and wires to focus his sculptures on form and color, polishing his works to reflect the sun. He was accepted as an important artist during his lifetime, becoming one of the most influential American sculptors of the 20th century.

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    Visual/Spatial

    By: Taylor Davis

    (Art and Space Smart)


    Artist and Artwork
    a. Name: David Smith

    b.How did this artist become interested in


    art?
    Answer: He was working on a car in the summer,
    and he used his welding experience to construct
    welded-steel sculptures. Thats how he became
    interested in art.

    c. How did this artist get started?


    Answer: He studied art during high school.

    d.Self-taught or formal education in art?


    Answer: He went to college in Ohio, and he
    taught art at many colleges.

    e.Materials used?
    Answer: welded steel, sheets of metal, and
    wires.

    f. What subjects did your artist focus on?


    (seascapes, western theme,
    portraits/people, flowers, variety)
    Answer: Form and color. He wanted his artwork
    to reflect the sun so he polished his artwork.

    g.Accepted as artist during lifetime?


    Answer: Yes, he was one of the most important
    American sculptors of the 20th century.
    Resources

    1. Artist Profiles Book


    2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th-century_art

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