a type of art that uses shapes, colours, and lines to show feelings or ideas instead of drawing things exactly how they look in real life.

a feeling you have inside, like being happy, sad, angry, or excited.

a special connection you have with someone

how an artist arranges the different elements of an artwork

a type of art  that shows things or people that are really there

Representing relationships

Art and design

This unit examines the pupils’ sense of self and explores their relationships with others. They will make clay figures, small drawings and prints as well as collecting photos. They will design and make sculptures from a wire armature and masking tape, before combining their elements.

Me, myself and others: clay sculpture

A painting that looks exactly like a photograph

A sculpture of a dog that looks very realistic

A drawing that uses shapes, colours and lines to show feelings

Which of the following best describes abstract art?

A sculpture of a person with wings and a rainbow-coloured face

A sculpture made from different coloured blocks to show emotion

A sculpture using only lines and shapes with no real figure

Which of these would be an example of a figurative sculpture?

Artists and designers can express relationships and emotions through ...

A type of art showing shapes and colours to express feelings

How an artist arranges elements in artwork

Match the keyword to its correct definition:

What word means “a feeling you have inside, like being happy, sad, angry or excited”?

What shape might you use to show love or friendship?

Which of these is a good way to show anger using lines?

Which of these helps an artist show feelings in their work?

Which line could show calm and peaceful feelings?

Starter Quiz