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Pattern
I can experiment using pattern in new and exciting ways.
Lesson 8 of 9
New
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- Year 10
Pattern
I can experiment using pattern in new and exciting ways.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Patterns create a sense of rhythm and movement, drawing the viewer's eye across the artwork.
- Repeated motifs can enhance the quality of an artwork, giving it a richer, more complex appearance.
- Patterns can have historical or cultural significance, allowing artists to connect with tradition or convey narratives.
- Patterns can evoke feelings or memories, influencing how a viewer interacts with the piece.
Keywords
Pattern - a repeated design or arrangement of shapes, colours, or lines
Visual language - how artists use elements like colour, shape, and pattern to communicate ideas and emotions
Common misconception
Patterns need to be regular and ordered.
Pattern can be irregular or regular.
You could have some examples of pattern in sketchbooks or old work as live examples to explore.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Choose resources and materials suitable for your specialism and themes.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is not an element of art?
Which of these is not an element of art?
line
texture
colour
Q2.True or False: Repetition of shapes, lines, or colours can create a sense of pattern.
True or False: Repetition of shapes, lines, or colours can create a sense of pattern.
False
Q3.Match the word to its description
Match the word to its description
Q4.Which of these is an example of a cultural or traditional pattern?
Which of these is an example of a cultural or traditional pattern?
Afghan carpet
Scottish tartan
Paisley (Kashmiri boteh)
Q5.True or False: Patterns are only found in human-made objects like textiles or buildings.
True or False: Patterns are only found in human-made objects like textiles or buildings.
True
Q6.What does 'visual language' mean in art?
What does 'visual language' mean in art?
Visual language is how artists use elements of speech to communicate ideas and e
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