Representing relationships
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can express feelings using colour, lines and shapes.
Key learning points
- Abstract art does not show real objects but instead uses colours, shapes and lines to express feelings and ideas.
- Art can express emotions and connect people.
- Artists can use visual elements such as colour, space, to show feelings and connections.
- Figurative art is a kind of art that shows things we can recognise like people, animals and objects.
Keywords
Abstract - a type of art that uses shapes, colours, and lines to show feelings or ideas instead of drawing things exactly how they look in real life.
Emotion - a feeling you have inside, like being happy, sad, angry, or excited.
Relationship - a special connection you have with someone
Composition - how an artist arranges the different elements of an artwork
Figurative - a type of art that shows things or people that are really there
Common misconception
Art is only about copying what things look like, rather than expressing feelings.
You can use colours, shapes, or lines to share your mood or ideas.
Teacher tip
Pupils may need further support with underatanding that different colours mean different things to others.
Equipment
Pens, pencils, paint, sketchbook/paper and paintbrush
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What word means “a feeling you have inside, like being happy, sad, angry or excited”?
Q2.What shape might you use to show love or friendship?
Q3.Which of these is a good way to show anger using lines?
Q4.Which of these helps an artist show feelings in their work?
Q5.Which line could show calm and peaceful feelings?
Q6.Match the keyword to its definition:
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following best describes abstract art?
Q2.Which of these would be an example of a figurative sculpture?
Q3.Artists and designers can express relationships and emotions through ...
Q4.Match the keyword to its correct definition:
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