an enclosed assemblage or box that combines found objects, images and materials

the first layer of paint that is applied to a surface before adding any other colours, patterns, or details

objects or materials that are special or meaningful to the artist

Create an art box

Art and design

Draft a self-portrait concrete poem

Use monoprinting to create a self-portrait

Plan for an assemblage sculpture

Assemblage: interior box design

Assemblage: exterior box design

Pupils will devise and make a personalised assemblage sculpture that reflects aspects of their inner and outer personality. They will compose a poetry self-portrait before researching, gathering and collecting items for their assemblage sculpture.

Me in a box: drawing and sculpture

A box filled with meaningful objects and materials

A base coat is applied to create an even and {{}} background.

Objects that have special meaning to the artist

A type of artwork combining various objects

Why might artists use personal materials in their artwork?

Artists can use {{}} to display their artwork instead of frames and plinths.

What should an artist consider when choosing the objects for their art box?

What is the main feature of monoprinting?

A self-portrait concrete poem arranges words to create a ...

Why are complementary colours important in art?

To create a monoprint, you can cover the back of your image with ...

What should an artist consider when creating a self-portrait concrete poem?

Create an art box

Lesson outcome