Making art move: Alexander Calder

Chapter 1

The toy circus that started it all

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Chapter 2

Inventing the mobile

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Chapter 3

Standing tall with stabiles

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Chapter 4

The physics of perfect balance

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Master of Making art move: Alexander Calder

Ch 1 · The toy circus that started it all

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Glossary

cork and wire (phrase)
A combination of lightweight, spongy wood and bendable metal strands used in crafting. Because these materials are incredibly easy to shape and connect, they are perfect for building quick, flexible 3D models. You can easily twist a paperclip into a bottle stopper to make your own poseable toy!

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Circus in a suitcase, circus in a suitcase, yeah we can make it move!

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choko The suitcase circus that captivated Paris

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Fun Fact

Wire circus trunk: Calder's miniature circus was so complex that it filled five suitcases, which he hauled across Paris to perform for famous artists.