UNIT 1: VISUAL ELEMENTS IN ART

VISUAL ELEMENTS IN ART

DOT, LINE, SHAPE, FORM, COLOUR, VALUE, TEXTURE, SPACE

This term we will start playing with all the different elements of art: dot, line, shape, form, colour, value, texture and space. Do not be afraid of unexpected results! We will be creating both visual and tactile textures. Keep an open mind for the unknown and try to experiment with new materials as much as possible. You can work individually or in groups, but do not forget to bring the materials or we will have to experiment with your own clothes... but before we get started let's have a look at these images, videos and presentations:

    ZENTANGLE ART

LINE

SHAPE

FORM

COLOUR

VALUE

TEXTURE

SPACE

LET'S CHECK YOUR KNOWLEDGE 

OP ART

This term we will be searching and analyzing how to create a few optical illusions. We will get started by doing our own original pieces of Op Art. Here is t more information about it, about Bridget Riley's works and a few activities. 

NEXT TASK: "OP ART" using parallel lines and tangent circles

MATERIALS: Set square rulers and a black feltpen

OTHER OPTIONS:

1000 PAPER CRANES FOR PEACE

 30th JANUARY 

School Day of Non-violence and Peace

"There is no way to Peace,

there is only Peace"

- Mahatma Ghandi -

"1000 PAPER CRANES"

It takes just 5 paper cranes per person, and we got it!

Here are a couple of tutorials: 

IDEAS

"Sadako and The Thousand Paper Cranes"

THESE ARE  SOME OF MY CRANES: 

ALWAYS...

SONIA DELAUNAY - ORPHISM - GEOMETRIC ABSTRACTION

  SONIA DELAUNAY 

OUR PROJECT

MATERIAL NEEDED: Set square rulers, compass and markers. 

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS RECYCLING

Christmas is already here, and we are going to give our Art Class an original touch creating our own Christmas decorations with reclycled materials. We will work in groups and individually.

Here are some ideas:

RECYCLING CD'S

Wonderful job done by the students of first and second of ESO

HOW TO PEEL THE CD?

There are several methods: either in boiling water or cut a piece of adhesive tape, stick it firmly onto the CD, and pull sharply. Using a cutter, carefully make a radial cut on the side of the CD with the aluminium. Do this very gently, taking care not to damage the plastic as much as possible. 

COPY YOUR MANDALA TO THE CD 
AND ASSEMBLE THE MOBILE

CHRISTMAS TREE

MINI CHRISTMAS TREE

This is another idea for Christmas. It is a mini Christmas tree, done with a plastic bottle, colour cardboards, rapping paper, scissers, glue and some Christmas decorations. For those who found the Stars difficult this is a VERY EASY Christmas Craft.

LETS DO IT!

CANARIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE: PINTADERAS CANARIAS

CANARIAN PINTADERAS

Discovering Pintaderas Canarias: Ancient Canary Island Stamps and a Creative Geometry 

Activity

Examples of Pintaderas 

Below are some representative examples of pintaderas canarias. These images show the variety of shapes and motifs commonly found in archaeological collections.

(Images taken from the blog IZURAN)

PINTADERA MAGEC OR SOLAR

PINTADERAS WITH ASTRAL SHAPES

Look for patterns such as triangles, squares, spirals, or combinations of regular polygons arranged in circular compositions. These will be helpful for your activity.

Important: First Create the Design on A4 Drawing Paper

Before progressing to any hands-on activity, students must first create their pintadera design on A4 drawing paper.

This step allows you to:

• Plan the proportions of the geometric pattern

• Decide which polygons to use

• Experiment with symmetry and composition

• Prepare a clean reference drawing (the sketch in your note book)

This A4 design becomes the blueprint for the optional extension activity.

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5. Optional Extension Activity: Create a Pintadera Using Modeling Clay

For students who want to take the project further, there is an optional creative activity:

Make Your Pintadera with Modeling Clay

Students may:

1. Shape a circular clay tablet.

2. Transfer the geometric design from their A4 drawing.

3. Carve, press, or sculpt the lines and shapes.

4. Add textures or raised surfaces inspired by archaeological pintaderas.

This activity allows you to connect more deeply with the original purpose of pintaderas, exploring how ancient artisans might have worked with similar materials.

Learning Goals

• Understand the cultural significance of pintaderas canarias.

• Identify and analyze geometric patterns in historical art.

• Use mathematical concepts to create an original artistic design.

• Connect cultural heritage with creative expression.