A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Art and Design, Year 5, Painting and Mixed Media.
This resource is designed to support pupils as they explore identity and self-expression through mixed media self-portraits. It introduces key vocabulary such as collage, monoprint, photomontage, and multi-media, encouraging pupils to combine different materials and techniques creatively. Pupils are guided in considering how composition, background, expression, and clothing can communicate aspects of identity. Featuring artists like Frida Kahlo, Chila Kumari Singh Burman, and Njideka Akunyili Crosby, the organiser inspires personal storytelling through visual art. Pupils experiment with expressive effects using collage, paint washes, and monoprints to convey different moods, enhancing their confidence in layered and symbolic artwork.
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