Question

which of the following are characteristics of alexander calders sculptures? check all that apply.

• they have simplified flat shapes that intersect at opposing angles.
• his maquettes are scale models of large sculptures.
• they are playful.
• they are abstract, with shapes that suggest real objects.

flamingo
alexander calder

Explanation:

• "They have simplified flat shapes that intersect at opposing angles": Calder's sculptures, like "Flamingo", use simplified, flat - like (in terms of planar elements) shapes with intersecting angles.
• "His maquettes are scale models of large sculptures": Calder created maquettes (scale models) to plan his large - scale public sculptures.
• "They are playful": His works, including mobiles and stabiles, often have a playful, dynamic (or in the case of stabiles, a whimsical) quality.
• "They are abstract, with shapes that suggest real objects": "Flamingo" is abstract but the shape evokes the idea of a flamingo, showing his style of abstract forms with real - object suggestions.

Answer:

• They have simplified flat shapes that intersect at opposing angles.
• His maquettes are scale models of large sculptures.
• They are playful.
• They are abstract, with shapes that suggest real objects.