Original PromptI want to create a year 7 cover lesson. I want them to learn about abstract art. I want sections on what is abstract art, when was it happening, key artists and peoples thoughts and opinions on it. I want a key word bank and glossary. Lots of the students have dyslexia are are working below age related expectations. I want there to be at least 4 images of very famous abstract artworks with the artists name, title and date. I want a box asking them to write their thoughts and opinions. I then wa...
This learning resource focuses on exploring abstract art, which is characterized by its use of simple shapes and bright colors that do not resemble real objects. It encourages students to define abstract art, learn about notable artists like Piet Mondrian, Wassily Kandinsky, Jackson Pollock, and Hilma af Klint, and understand the emotions their artworks evoke. The resource provides a keyword bank to help identify essential concepts such as shapes, colors, lines, and feelings. Students are guided to express their creativity by creating their own abstract art through step-by-step instructions. Additionally, it introduces the concept of conceptual art through the work of Sol LeWitt, emphasizing that the idea behind the art can be just as significant as the final piece. The resource culminates in a drawing challenge that reinforces the importance of individual expression in art.