Sequences of Learning
for Art
If you need some inspiration for an art unit, have a rummage below and see if there is anything that takes your fancy. I have designed these sequences around some of my favourite artists... I hope you love them as much as I do!
The art expedition is the basic design behind my planning examples - This is a simple way of devising a sequence of learning to ensure that the key elements of practical, disciplinary and theoretical art are covered, whilst leaving enough space for you and your children to explore individual outcomes in a way that is both personal and authentic. Scroll to the bottom of the page for some ready made plans that you can download!
Printable Planning
Nathan Bowen is a graffiti artist who works with different variations of the same motif. His use of powerful dynamic continuous lines and scribbles give his images stacks of personality and will inspire your children to create exciting characters of their own.
Rachel Whiteread is the perfect artist to inspire a project using plaster of paris!
Artemisia's powerful work is the perfect inspiration for a project on storytelling in art.
Tavares Strachan's "Last Supper" is a great way to engage children with lesser known historical stories to increase the visibility of significant figures throughout time.
Maggi Hambling's paintings of the sea are a wonderful exploration of movement and texture.
An art expedition exploring how paint can be used to help broaden children's understanding of what a painting can be