art that does not try to represent something realistically

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

the lines, dots and scratches created by tools

Create an abstract composition

Art and design

Exploring abstract art

Devise a mark-making toolkit

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

Art that represents something realistically

Art that does not try to represent reality

The arrangement of visual elements in an artwork is called ...

True or False: all papers used in art have the same texture.

Why do artists layer ink in their compositions?

Using everyday objects as inspiration helps artists to create __________ compositions.

Mark-making tools can be made from {{}} or found materials.

True or False: all cultures use paintbrushes as their primary tool for art.

Why might an artist test their mark-making tools?

Using materials unique to you helps to tell a {{}} in your artwork.

Starter Quiz

What is mark-making?