A thing that can be seen or touched; often used in artwork to represent an idea, meaning, or story.

the arrangement of elements in an artwork

Objects in Textiles

Art and design

Portraits and figures in textiles

Natural forms in textiles

Landscapes in Textiles

Light and dark in textiles

Inside and outside in Textiles

Pupils can select or rotate through these units that feature diverse and inclusive artist references, consider application of their skill strengths and encourage critical thinking and personal connections.

Responding to themes and genres

An {{}} is a thing you can see or touch that may hold meaning in art.

What does “signify” mean in textile art?

Match each keyword with its correct meaning:

Which of these is an example of adding objects as a form of embellishment in textiles?

What is a textile artwork called when an object is stitched in a realistic way?

What can decorative objects like jewels or stitched embellishments represent in textile art?

Starter Quiz