Animals depicted in art
I can design and create an animal relief which represents human characteristics.
Animals depicted in art
I can design and create an animal relief which represents human characteristics.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Animals can convey cultural and religious beliefs, and reflect the values of the time.
- Animals can evoke empathy and resonate with viewers' emotions.
- Animals are often used as symbols and can be a reference to aspects human charateristics.
- Artists can use heightened versions of animal colours and patterns to create meaning in their work.
Keywords
Charateristic - the qualities or features that make a person who they are. They can describe a person’s personality or behaviour.
Symbolise - when an object, or image represents a bigger idea or feeling, it can help us understand deeper meanings in art
Relief - a sculptural technique where the designs are raised above a flat background
Common misconception
Animals are universially known for specific charatristics across all cultures.
Often how animals are linked to charateristics in the West is very different that other cultures across the world.
To help you plan your year 7 art and design lesson on: Animals depicted in art, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 art and design lesson on: Animals depicted in art, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Equipment
Paper, drawing equipment, paint, oil pastels, scissors, glue, cardboard.
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
qualities or features that make a person's personality or behaviour
when something represents an idea or feeling, or deeper meanings
a sculptural technique where designs are raised above a flat surface
hard working
strength
gentle
playful
enigmatic