The importance of relationships and connections through art

Art and design

Pupils will explore how creative making can support health and wellbeing through personal expression and use art for self-discovery.  Inspired by artistic practice they will investigate art as a tool for transformation and connection, using memories and reflections to support a sense of belonging.

Art for life: expression and belonging

the surface quality, appearance or feel of an object in a work of art

Art only connects people within the same culture or community.

Art focuses solely on personal expression and does not engage with others.

Art provides a universal language that exceeds cultural barriers.

How does art create connections between individuals and cultures?

by only creating art that represents realistic images

by using only words and no images in their art

by using colours, shapes, and symbols to express emotions, ideas, and messages

It helps in mixing colours more effectively.

It helps focus on a specific area of the scene and frame the composition.

It prevents artists from making mistakes while drawing.

a material that is used only for painting

a material that can be shaped or bent without breaking

because ingredients are less expensive than traditional art materials

because food is easy to store permanently without changing

because it challenges traditional ideas of what art can be

Why do some artists choose to use food as a medium in their artwork?

a belief or practice passed down through generations

Food offers rich colours, textures, and forms that are visually inspiring.

Food is a universal symbol that represents sustenance and culture.

Food is a common medium in many art forms, from still life to sculpture.

Food is always the same across all cultures.

Food has no connection to cultural identity.

Food is shaped by the history, traditions, and values of a culture.

Food appeals to artists because it represents culture, sustenance, and memory, while offering rich visual qualities like colour, texture, and form.

Which of the following foods has a crunchy texture?

Which of the following food-related holidays is traditionally linked to a religious observance?

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