Respond to artists' visions of paradise
I can create a paradise scene inspired by an artist.
Respond to artists' visions of paradise
I can create a paradise scene inspired by an artist.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Artists make creative choices about colour, shape and composition to show ideas.
- You can look closely at artworks to identify how artists represent an idea.
- Artists are inspired by places, dreams, stories or nature when imagining paradise.
- We can respond to artworks by making our own visual interpretations.
Keywords
Paradise - somewhere you feel safe, calm and happy
Composition - the way elements are arranged and organised within an artwork
Common misconception
When painting, pupils may try to paint everything at once without letting layers dry.
When painting, it is important to paint the background first and let it dry before adding other elements on top.
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Equipment
paper, paint, paintbrush, paper, water, paint palette
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does 'mark-making' mean?
Q2.Artists can use to express their feelings.
Q3.What do we call something most people remember from the past?
Q4.Match the type of memory to the mark:
Bright colours
Dark colours
Quick marks
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which artist is known for painting nature?
Q2.Match the keywords with their definitions:
The arrangement of elements in art.
A place that feels safe and happy.
Things which have been created in your head.
Q3.Match the task with its goal:
To visualize your feelings
To prepare for painting your work
To collect ideas for your own work