Abstract marks: respond to stimuli by painting
I can understand what mark making is and can use it to respond to different stimuli by painting.
- Year 8
Abstract marks: respond to stimuli by painting
I can understand what mark making is and can use it to respond to different stimuli by painting.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Colours are a vehicle for expressing emotion, we can use shapes and marks to describe an experience.
- Sound, such as a thunderstorm, provides a stimulus to which we can respond quickly and with energy.
- We can apply paint using a variety of tools to create texture in response to natural stimuli.
Keywords
Texture - the way something feels or looks. Texture can be real, you can feel it with your hands, or visual, it looks textured, but it’s actually smooth.
Gestural - the physical motion of applying paint, creating dynamic and energetic marks
Layering - building up different marks, colours, and textures to add depth and meaning
Common misconception
Mark-making is only needed in abstract work.
Artists use different marks to express emotions, create mood, and bring their artwork to life.
Equipment
Paint, painting tools, sponges. You can use poster paint, acrylic or household emulsion.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is mark-making?
Q2.Which of these are examples of mark-making?
Q3.What is the name for mark-making that uses lots of small dots?
Q4.Which mark-making technique uses criss-cross lines?
Q5.Which of these tools can not be used for mark-making?
Q6.Match the mark-making technique to the description.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the tool to the type of mark it is most likely to make.
