Curriculum - Art and Design
September 21, 2021
July 02, 2021
May 16, 2021
Class 5' 'wild' work in Art
Class 5 have been learning about Fauvism which is the name applied to the work produced by a group of artists (including Henri Matisse and André Derain) from around 1905 to 1910, which is during the time our class text, The Railway Children, was written. Fauvism is characterised by strong colours and the name les fauves translates as ‘the wild beasts’. The fauvists were interested in scientific colour theories developed in the nineteenth century – particularly those relating to complementary colours that when viewed side by side seem brighter.
We hope you like these 'wild' and abstract impressions of trains that the children created to link with our heritage theme and focus on trains in the curriculum...
November 27, 2020
September 23, 2020
March 30, 2020
At the heart of the community
A beautiful display created by some of our children during a very challenging time. Our message to our Smalley community is to stay safe and well 🌈❤️
March 12, 2020
Movement to music in Class R
Today Class R have been using their listening ears and changed the way they move to match the music they could hear. We expressed the feelings felt through the music by using ribbon wands.
First of all we practised our ribbon and body movements and when we were ready we applied it whilst listening to Four Seasons by the composer Vivaldi. We also finished our session with responding to Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.
The children performed beautifully and listened so carefully to the change in tempo, volume and timbre in the pieces of music.
March 10, 2020
Year 4 Spring Art
We’ve been studying the work of artists who use pattern, such as pointalism, for example George Seurat, and here are our examples so far as work in progress!
March 08, 2020
Year 6 Art
Year 6 have been looking at the work of Gustav Klimt, in particular "The Tree of Life" artwork. The first stage is complete and here are a few examples, with a colourful Spring twist.
February 28, 2020
Planetary Art
We have been working on our painting skills in Art this week. Whilst everybody has worked hard and impressed, it is my pleasure to share Harry's fantastic highlighting.
Here is Harry's description of highlighting;
'Get a good layer of white paint on your brush, which should cover the tip of it. Wipe nearly all of it off on paper or newspaper until you cant see it leave a mark. Finally, lightly brush from side to side going against the creases. This effect creates a rocky detailing and can be used as a skill for life.'
Well done Harry, keep up the detailed and thoughtful work!
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