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

The influence of technology on art movements

Art and design

Critical thinking: Western art

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 don't share common characteristics, themes or ideas

groups of artists who copy each others characteristics, themes or ideas

Which of the following best describes an art movement?

Art movements came about in isolation from the world around them.

Technology is a type of {{ }} knowledge to create tools to help people solve problems or make tasks easier.

During which movement was the printing press invented?

Which art movement responded to technology by celebrating it?

Which of the following are examples of digital art?

Which of the following is a form of visual art?

Which materials are traditionally used to make sculptures?

a material known for its ability to mix colours easily

a natural earth material used in sculpting and pottery

Match the art material with its description.

to practise skills and experiment with techniques

In art, which are the primary reasons for keeping a sketchbook?

copying every artwork by the artist exactly as it is

gaining insight into the historical and cultural context

When researching a famous artwork, which of the following is important?

The influence of technology on art movements

Lesson outcome