Identity, art and self-expression
I can engage in thinking, making and discussion about art as self-expression.
- Year 9
Identity, art and self-expression
I can engage in thinking, making and discussion about art as self-expression.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Some artists only make art as pure self-expression - there is no intention to share with an audience.
- Some artists intend to make art as pure self-expression, but eventually do share their work with an audience.
- Some artists start by creating art as self-expression and with the intention of sharing with others.
- In many cultures, creative self-expression is woven into daily life.
Keywords
Self-expression - when an artist expresses personal perspectives, emotions, identity, or experiences in their work, rather than striving for objective representation
Intention - the artist’s purpose or motivation behind creating a piece of work
Common misconception
All artists make art with the intention of sharing with an audience.
Some art is made as an act of pure self-expression. Even deeply personal works are shaped by history, identity, and society, meaning they can take on wider meanings even if the artist did not intend them to.
Equipment
Material for sculpting e.g. boxes, modroc, papier-mâché, collage materials.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following best describes the purpose of mapping?
Q2.Artists have long used mapping as a way to tell personal, cultural, and historical stories.
Q3.Which of the following are methods of artist mapping?
Q4.Match the artist to their use of mapping in their art.
Q5.Which of the following could be key moments or experiences that have shaped your personal identity journey?
Q6.Some artists make art as an act of pure self-expression.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why might artists make art as pure self-expression?
Q2.Match the artist to their approach to artistic self-expression.
Q3.Art is always displayed in galleries and museums.
Q4.Match the culture with their creative practice.
