Art in response to events
I can use shape, line and motifs to create an emotional response to a political or social event.
- Year 7
Art in response to events
I can use shape, line and motifs to create an emotional response to a political or social event.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Artists often make work in response to events.
- Art is a way for people to express their ideas and opinions about both current and historical events.
- Artists sometimes use symbols to give their work deeper meaning and to help tell a story or share an idea.
Keywords
Political events - are events that often involve countries, governments, or world leaders
Social events - are events that affect people’s lives, cultures, or communities around the world
Motif - a repeated image or symbol which creates a pattern
Common misconception
When artists respond to events, they always do so to document that point in history.
There are many ways and reasons why artists respond to events. One of these can be to document that point in history but they can also do so to express their opinions, be a powerful voice for marginalised groups and to help fight for justice.
Equipment
paint, oil pastels, coloured card and paper, magazines and newspapers and a range of old material.
Licence
Lesson video
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