Starter quiz
- Which is the correct term for this definition: "the qualities or features that make a person who they are, they can describe a person’s personality or behaviour"?
- behaviours
- characteristics ✓
- expression
- identity
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- When an object or image represents a bigger idea or feeling it is said to ______ something else, which can help us understand deeper meanings in art.
- 'symbolise' ✓
- What is a sculpture?
- a drawing of a landscape with lots of shading
- a photograph of an object with high contrast tones
- a work of art that can be seen in the round and is three-dimensional ✓
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- Which is the most accurate definition of pattern in art?
- a drawing with no repetition
- a single shape or colour used once
- a random arrangement of shapes and colours
- a repeated arrangement of shapes, colours, or lines ✓
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- Which of the following materials are most likely used to create sculptures?
- chalk
- clay ✓
- oil pastels
- paint
- wood ✓
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- Does a sculpture always have to be fully three-dimensional?
- No, sculptures can only be flat.
- No, relief sculptures are partly 3D. Some parts are raised from a flat surface. ✓
- Yes, but they can be flat on the front.
- Yes, it must be fully 3D from all sides.
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Exit quiz
- Match these keywords with the correct definitions.
- characteristic⇔qualities or features that make a person's personality or behaviour ✓
- symbolise⇔when something represents an idea or feeling, or deeper meanings ✓
- relief⇔a sculptural technique where designs are raised above a flat surface ✓
- Why might artists use animal symbolism in their artwork?
- to make their artwork look more realistic
- to show that animals are more important than people
- to randomly add animals to their art
- to represent human characteristics and create deeper meaning ✓
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- Match these animals with the most likely characteristics.
- horse⇔hard working ✓
- tiger⇔strength ✓
- rabbit⇔gentle ✓
- monkey⇔playful ✓
- snake⇔enigmatic ✓
- Which is the most accurate statement for how animal symbols vary across cultures?
- Animals always have the same meaning everywhere.
- Animal symbolism is based only on scientific facts.
- Different cultures may link animals to different characteristics. ✓
- Only Western cultures use animals to symbolise traits.
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- Which is the most accurate statement about how colour and pattern can create meaning in art?
- Artists use colour and pattern to follow strict, universal rules.
- Colours and patterns make sure all art looks the same everywhere.
- Colour and pattern can be used to symbolise moods. ✓
- Colour and patterns are only used to randomly decorate artwork.
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- What is a relief in art?
- a drawing technique using shading that looks 3D
- a painting with bright colours and thick paint
- a sculptural technique where designs are raised above a flat background ✓
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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.
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.
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
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