The influence of technology on art movements
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create a print to reflect how art movements have been impacted by technology.
Key learning points
- Art movements are groups of artists who share common characteristics, themes, ideas or techniques.
- Artworks tell us a little bit about the world they existed in and the technological advances at the time.
- Technology has impacted the development of art movements throughout history.
Keywords
Art movement - groups of artists who share common characteristics, themes, ideas or techniques
Technology - the use of scientific knowledge to create tools that help people solve problems or make tasks easier
Common misconception
Art movements came about in isolation from the world around them.
Art movements are often impacted by changes in the world around them.
Teacher tip
You could have different examples of works from the art movements discussed to visually demonstrate the explanation.
Equipment
Fineliners, polyblock, printing ink, printing rollers.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is a form of visual art?
Q2.Which materials are traditionally used to make sculptures?
Q3.What do critical thinkers do?
Q4.Match the art material with its description.
a material known for its ability to mix colours easily
a natural earth material used in sculpting and pottery
a drawing material made from burnt wood
Q5.In art, which are the primary reasons for keeping a sketchbook?
Q6.When researching a famous artwork, which of the following is important?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following best describes an art movement?
Q2.Art movements came about in isolation from the world around them.
Q3.Technology is a type of knowledge to create tools to help people solve problems or make tasks easier.
Q4.During which movement was the printing press invented?
Q5.Which art movement responded to technology by celebrating it?
Q6.Which of the following are examples of digital art?
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