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His ears, head, and designs are all an exaggerated form of art. Learners examine a South American sculpture in terms of how exaggeration was used to convey meaning. They then work through the design process as they create similarly exaggerated sculptures that communicate meaning. 

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critical thinking, art analysis, hyperbole, literary devices, creativity

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art analysis, Art History, creative thinking, critical thinking, exaggeration, artistic expression, sculpture, design process, artistic communication, social studies
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K - 5th
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Social Studies & History
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