Draw fossils in an abstract style
I can draw the simple shapes and lines of a complex fossil then rearrange them into my own abstract picture.
Draw fossils in an abstract style
I can draw the simple shapes and lines of a complex fossil then rearrange them into my own abstract picture.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The complex forms we observe can be drawn by breaking them down into simpler component shapes.
- Abstract art can be made by simplifying and rearranging shapes and lines to our own artistic intentions.
Keywords
Abstract - art that does not try to represent something realistically, but uses lines, colours and textures instead
Rearrange - change the position or order of something
Complex form - a form which contains several different shapes combined within it
Common misconception
There is a right and wrong way in which to rearrange lines and shapes when making abstract art.
There is no right or wrong - in abstract art shapes and lines can be rearranged according to the intentions of the artist.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
moves in a smooth, rounded path
moves in diagonal lines up and down
moves in one direction without changing
can create both light and dark marks easily
creates very dark and smudgy marks
requires a brush and is often used for colourful, smooth surfaces
is used for precise lines and detailed work