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Year 7 - Art and design

That's not art!

An overview of art

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils enhance their critical thinking exploring art from various perspectives. They discuss what defines art, study galleries and museums and art's connection to the curriculum. They consider drawing and how emotions are expressed using this medium.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to discuss different artforms and use mixed media to create an abstract artwork.

Key Notes

  • 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.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 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 Mistakes To Avoid

  • Art should be something we instantly recognise and physically last a long time.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key 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.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'abstract'

art that does not depict a recognisable picture, place, person or object in the real world.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Art should be something we instantly recognise and physically last a long time. Correction: Art may not be a recognisable image and may exist only in a specific timeframe.

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