Investigating patterns in art

Art and design

Patterns in nature

Creating a pattern using a square grid

Create a kaleidoscope pattern

Design and make a pattern motif

Print a repeat pattern using a motif

Pupils will create a range of art outcomes based on the theme of patterns. They will look at patterns in the natural world and investigate how pattern and decoration forms a fundamental part of art making. They will make a pattern motif and use it to create their own repeat pattern.

Perfect Patterns: drawing and design

Yayoi Kusama is known for using {{ }} in her art.

What type of pattern is often symmetrical?

intricate, cut out patterns like in Islamic art

Match these artists to their style of work.

What is an example of a material an artist might use to create patterns?

a pattern which is the same on both sides

When artists look for inspiration, how might they make their patterns unique?

We can explore the lines and shapes in nature by {{ }} over them.

to focus on the main features, leaving out smaller details

to make the features of something more obvious

Investigating patterns in art

Lesson outcome