Art movements, disciplines and multidisciplinary artists
I can use a range of techniques and materials to explore different artistic disciplines.
Art movements, disciplines and multidisciplinary artists
I can use a range of techniques and materials to explore different artistic disciplines.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Artists make art using many different materials and techniques. We call this an artistic discipline.
- Artists and movements can generate work in different disciplines, often using similar characteristics.
- Multidisciplinary artists work across disciplines but often create work that shares common characteristics or themes.
Keywords
Discipline - an artistic practice which has its own techniques and materials
Popular culture - includes things such as social media, video games, music and food that people enjoy in everyday life
Multidisciplinary - combining or involving more than one artistic discipline
Common misconception
Artists work in one discipline.
Artists can make art using many different disciplines.
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Equipment
Materials and tools for different disciplines such as drawing and painting and cardboard and cardboard objects (such as toilet tubes) for Task C.
Licence
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