Choose from two ideas from French Polynesian culture to focus learning on expressive arts.
Tattoo design
In the first overview and challenge learners can look at Polynesian tattoo design with the emphasis placed on symbolism and meaning. Pupils will be introduced to the tattoo and its importance and significance in Polynesian culture.
They can work from templates or from another sources related to Polynesian culture. The exercise itself is centred on the visual element of shape. Pupils will learn about geometric and organic shape, positive and negative shape and symmetry.
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Gauguin's colours
In the second overview and challenge the inspiration is the work of the artist Paul Gauguin in Tahiti. Learners can explore Gauguin's technique including his use of complementary colour schemes and outlining of shapes.
They can create a fan-shaped painting similar to the ones created by Gauguin, with the visual emphasis on colour. Learners will create a line drawing based around the 'tree of life' with the lines creating strong shapes. They can then choose complementary colour schemes from the colour wheel and use the colours throughout the painting to create strong contrasts similar to the methods employed by Gauguin.
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