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Lesson: Recycle, Repurpose, Recreate!

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Before youngsters use items from the recycle bin to create unique repurposed sculptures, they should analyze some art. Here, they learn about Francis Nnaggenda, an assemblage artist from Uganda. They analyze one of his sculptures, discuss recycling, and then create lovely art from recycled materials.

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art analysis, assemblage art, art project, found art, recylced art, visual and performing arts
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K - 5th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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