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

Which of the following are true of Abstract art?

Abstract artists often use {{}} and shapes to convey feelings.

Which artist is known for using repeated circles in their artwork?

In abstract art, the focus is on how the artwork makes you {{}} and not on creating a realistic likeness.

How might abstract artists express their response to a subject?

Can you match these colours to their definition?

To create a secondary colour such as green, we need to mix:

How something feels or looks like it would feel

Which colour do you get by adding black to green?

To create a lighter blue, you would add ...

Exploring abstract art

Lesson outcome