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

Pupils will devise and make a personalised assemblage sculpture that reflects aspects of their inner and outer personality. They will research, gather and collect items to decorate their box and compose a poetry self-portrait to go inside it.

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?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet