2025 Volume 57 Issue 1 Pages 145-152
In this paper, the term “Art through repurposed materials” is frequently employed. The meaning of “Art through repurposed materials” refers to artworks and creation methods that incorporate objects typically used in everyday life, rather than materials traditionally associated with art-making. Initially, this paper examines the thoughts and works of three artists who exemplify this method—Pablo Picasso, Vladimir Tatlin, and Marcel Duchamp. These artists, who began their careers as painters, turned their attention to sculpture in the 1910s. Their experimental methods in sculpture execution marked a significant shift in the conventional understanding of materials within the cultural realm of art. This study explores their motivations for making sculpture, the social context of their time, and the artistic movements surrounding them. The concept of “Art through repurposed materials” derived from their work provides a multifaceted framework for interpreting contemporary sculptures. In the latter half of the paper, educational approaches related to “Art through repurposed materials” are discussed, followed by a reflection on the lessons conducted as a development of these ideas. This leads to a consideration of the contemporary pedagogical significance in the field of sculpture.
