That's not art!
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can discuss different artforms and use mixed media to create an abstract artwork.
Key learning points
- Not all art is representational or permanent, some forms of art push 'traditional' boundaries.
- Abstract art does not depict a recognisable picture, place, person or object in the real world.
- Performance art happens live and is constantly changing.
- Ephemeral art doesn’t last forever. It is purposefully temporary and will change over time.
Keywords
Abstract - art that does not depict a recognisable picture, place, person or object in the real world
Ephemeral - art that is purposefully temporary, work that will change over time
Performance - an art form based on designed activities on film or confined to a time and place
Common misconception
Art should be something we instantly recognise and physically last a long time.
Art may not be a recognisable image and may exist only in a specific timeframe.
Teacher tip
Create your own abstract artwork to model to the pupils.
Equipment
Colour paper, chalk, watercolour and oil pastels.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Mark-making is only used to depict realistic drawings.
Q2.Complete the sentence. When artists try to persuade and influence others about an issue or cause, it is called ...
Q3.The wide variety of marks of differing size, shape and density an artist can invent is called ...
Q4.Abstract art does not depict a recognisable picture, place, person or object in the world.
Q5.Which statement is the most accurate?
Q6.How can art influence society over time?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Abstract art does not depict a picture, place, person or object in the real world.
Q2.Match the term with the correct definition.
art that is purposefully temporary, work that will change over time
an art form based on designed activities confined to a time and place
art that includes recognisable objects, people or places in them
Q3.Which two art forms do not aim to be permanent?
Q4.Which statement best expresses the artistic benefits of performance and ephemeral artforms for artists?
Q5.Is the statement try or false? Art should be something we instantly recognise and physically last a long time.
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