when people, places, or things feel linked together through feelings, experiences, memories, or relationships.

a way of sharing something that happened whether real or imagined.

Personal to universal: art as connection

Art and design

Curating identity: choosing what to show in art

Mapping identity

Identity, art and  self-expression

Gender and sexuality in art

Religion and belief in art

This unit explores personal identity in art through self-expression, mapping, storytelling, and the interplay between personal and universal themes. Pupils will engage with a variety of art forms while considering how identity is shaped and communicated.

Personal identity

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

Yes, by sharing emotions and stories that others can relate to

No, art is just decoration with no meaning

External physical reactions of the body only

Emotions like happy, sad, angry, or excited

Art can {{ }} people by sharing feelings and stories that others can relate to.

Yes, everyone must see art the same way to connect

No, art doesn’t actually connect people at all

No, art can connect people even if they understand it differently

Is it true that art only connects people if everyone understands it the same way?

Yes, it helps us understand different ideas and feelings

No, it only matters if the artist is famous

No, art should be looked at and not discussed

Creating art that shows your own feelings or ideas

Making art that tells your personal story

Copying someone else’s artwork exactly without adding your own touch

Which of these is not an example of self-expression?

Copying someone else's style and use of materials

Making choices on purpose to express an idea or feeling

Making art just to please others or to fulfil a project brief

Creating work that honestly shows your own feelings or thoughts

Artists use self-expression in their art to share their inner {{ }} and ideas with others.

work made to be exhibited in an exhibition

Which of the following is art intended for an audience?

when people, places, or things feel linked together

a way of sharing something that happened whether real or imagined

Match the keywords with their definitions:

Starter Quiz

Which of these is not an example of self-expression?