Learning objective

  • To apply interpretation skills to analyse and respond to an abstract painting.

Success criteria

  • I can discuss and describe the work of

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National curriculum

Art and design

Pupils should be

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1: Lesson plan

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could be reminded that there is no correct way to create their drawing; should be encouraged to explain their colour and shape choices; could be provided with visual stimulation (images and possibly objects) to inspire their ideas.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should use richer language in discussion and feedback; should create an inventive piece of art that represents the same themes as the original painting; could experiment with different media and implement a mixed media approach to their work.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: reading the picture by identifying different

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Vocabulary definitions

  • abstract

    Art that does not necessarily look like it does in real life - uses shapes, colours and gestural marks.

  • analyse

    To investigate something in detail to understand it.

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Susan Coles

Art and Design specialist

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Susan is an educator, artist and an active advocate and well-known champion of art craft and design education. Her roles include: Secretary to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Art, Craft, Design Education, Past President, and now Honorary Fellow of the National Society for…
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