Creating and presenting an artist research page
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can research artists and present my findings and analysis.
Key learning points
- Analysing key themes and techniques used by an artist deepens our understanding of their art.
- By studying the work of other artists, artists enrich their art and develop their own artistic voice.
- Inspirational art can be found in many places offering diverse opportunities for research and discovery.
- Artist research can be recorded visually and with annotations.
Keywords
Analysis - the process of examining the elements or structure of something
Annotation - adding notes to explain, analyse, or share your thoughts about a piece of artwork
Context - the circumstances or setting surrounding an event or idea, especially in art
Common misconception
Artist research is about making your work like another artist's artwork.
Recording and analysing an artist’s work is essential for developing your understanding of techniques, concepts, and creative processes. We don't need to copy an artist's work but can take and apply knowledge and ideas inspired by relevant artists.
Teacher tip
Where possible, it is a good idea to use past sketchbooks and the pupils' own sketchbooks for discussion and feeback.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the main purpose of an artist research page?
Q2.When responding to a theme, what is the first thing you should do?
Q3.Match the theme with a synonym that could be relevant to research.
change
selfhood
environment
struggle
Q4.Which of these is not a good way to present your artist research?
Q5.What is the purpose of writing about an artist’s techniques in your research?
Q6.When creating a small study of an artist's work, you should ...
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Annotation means adding notes to explain, , or share your thoughts about a piece of artwork.
Q2.Which of the following are places to go to find art and artists to inspire your own artwork?
Q3.Artists often look at and analyse other artist’s work as a source of ...
Q4.Order the steps for creating an artist research page.
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