art that does not try to represent something realistically

a personal interpretation or reaction to an event, image or idea

a strong feeling like happiness, anger, or sadness that comes from what we experience or think

Exploring abstract art

Art and design

Devise a mark-making toolkit

Create an abstract composition

Make an abstract print using a paper-cut technique

Design an abstract textile panel

Make an abstract felt panel

Pupils will learn how abstract artists convey feelings and emotions through their use of colour, line and shape. They will take part in practical abstract exercises, including multiple print making with a paper-cut technique, before designing and creating an abstract felt panel.

Abstract art: drawing, printing and textiles

the lines, dots and scratches created by tools

any object or material used to help create marks, shapes, or effects in a work of art

something that is passed down through generations and is connected to the customs, beliefs, or practices of a particular culture or group

the arrangement of visual elements such as shapes, colours and lines, within an artwork

guide or pattern used to help create something with the same shape, design, or layout every time

materials made from fibres that are woven, knitted, or felted together

decorating fabric using a needle and thread to create patterns, designs, or images

a piece of material or paper used to try out and show different types of stitches

making something look good or work better by planning how it should be

a flat surface or section used as the base for an artwork

when we think about our artwork to understand how good it is and how we could make it better

a group of art pieces that are gathered together because they share a common theme

Abstract art: drawing, printing and textiles

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