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

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

Investigating patterns in art

Lesson outcome

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.