the ability to reason, ask questions, debate and challenge what is presented to you

the study of how art has changed over time in continental Europe and North America

when an artist takes elements from another culture without understanding, respecting, or giving credit to it

Critical thinking: Western art

Art and design

The influence of technology on art movements

Art movements, disciplines and multidisciplinary artists

Art in response to events

Iconic images from art movements

Start your own art movement: the role of manifestos

Pupils will analyse and critique a selection of western art movements and understand their wider historical relevance. Pupils will engage with practical tasks to gain an understanding of the defining techniques and materials used as well as writing a manifesto.

Art movements

groups of artists who share common characteristics, themes, ideas or techniques

the use of scientific knowledge to create tools that help people solve problems or make tasks easier

an artistic practice which has its own techniques and materials

includes things such as social media, video games, music and food that people enjoy in everyday life

combining or involving more than one artistic discipline

are events that often involve countries, governments, or world leaders

are events that affect people’s lives, cultures, or communities around the world

a repeated image or symbol which creates a pattern

something that is widely recognised and represents a particular idea or thing, often because it is very famous or significant

to challenge or undermine recognised systems, norms or authorities

a public declaration of an art movement or artist’s principles

the purpose or message of an art movement or artist’s work

the artistic outcome of an art movement or artist

the materials that are used to create an artwork

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