Melbourne Infant School - Famous Artist Short Unit - Flowers and Plants - Year1

Lesson Objectives Activities Resources
1 · To develop observation and recording skills.· To describe the work of a famous artist.· To look at works of art from different times with a view to discussing the similarities and differences in the content and use of materials.· To develop skills of observation and drawing through drawing in a variety of media. TI: Complete Topic Assessment sheet. Remind the children of the artist Van Gogh (From portrait work earlier this year). Do they remember what his paintings were like? What do you think his paintings of plants / flowers will be like.Have a look at Van Gogh’s work (P/katiec/planning/topic activities/ art/Van Gogh flowers) . Share ideas. Model activity.Activity: Children complete a picture of flowers (on their tables) in the style of Van Gogh.Plenary: Share work. Talk about how the children have drawn / painted etc in the style of Van Gogh. Introduce the artist for tomorrow – Picasso. What do the children predict his work will be like. (P/katiec/planning/topic activities/ art/Van Gogh flowers)Variety of media for drawing / painting.
2 · To develop observation and recording skills.· To describe the work of a famous artist.· To look at works of art from different times with a view to discussing the similarities and differences in the content and use of materials.· To develop skills of observation and drawing through drawing in a variety of media. TI: Remind the children of the artist Picasso (From portrait work earlier this year). Do they remember what his paintings were like? What do you think his paintings of plants / flowers will be like.Have a look at Picasso’s work (P/katiec/planning/topic activities/ art/Picasso flowers) . Share ideas. Model activity.Activity: Children complete a picture of flowers in the style of Picasso.Plenary: Share work. Talk about how the children have drawn / painted etc in the style of Picasso.Compare and contrast ideas from yesterday and today. Which is their favourite artist? (P/katiec/planning/topic activities/ art/Picasso flowers)Variety of media for drawing / painting.