Principles of art: variety
I can understand and apply variety in my artwork
- Year 9
Principles of art: variety
I can understand and apply variety in my artwork
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Variety is the use of different elements to create visual interest and complexity in a work
- Variety can be achieved by using different colours, shapes, sizes, textures, lines and materials
- Variety can be created by contrasting elements such as light/dark, rough/smooth, or large/small
Keywords
Variety - using different elements to create visual interest and complexity in a work
Abstract - uses the elements of art, to create ideas or feelings rather than realistic pictures of things.
Contrast - when you place very different things next to each other to make each one stand out more.
Juxtapose - to put two different things side by side to highlight how they are different
Common misconception
For artwork to employ variety, it needs to be overwhelming or not unified.
Artwork that employs variety can do so in a unified way to still create work that is cohesive.
Equipment
Paint, dry media, roller, printing ink, relief materials - bubble wrap, textured wallpaper etc, paper, glue, pens, ruler.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the art element to its description:
Q2.What is the purpose of composition in art?
Q3.What is the primary goal of achieving unity in art?
Q4.Arrange these steps for examining an artwork:
Q5.Which printing method involves carving a design into a surface?
Q6.Composition is the of different elements such as colour and shape within an artwork.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How does variety contribute to an artwork?
Q2.Which of the following can artists experiment with to add variety?
Q3.Match the term with its description:
