A collection of short films exploring how famous artists used their individual techniques to create their world famous masterpieces.
They cover topics and techniques such as sculpture, cubism, impressionism, sketching and painting.
These clips are suitable for use when teaching Art and Design at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and at first level and second level in Scotland.
L.S. Lowry share's his artistic techniques and inspiration. video
Short and easy to follow introductions to Lowry's style of painting and choice of subject matter narrated by Lowry himself.
Pablo Picasso. video
A dramatized autobiography of the artist Pablo Picasso, showing his paintings and sketches and talking about the inspiration for his work.
Vincent van Gogh. video
A dramatized autobiography of the artist Vincent van Gogh talking about his work. He painted using quick strokes and thick paint so that people could feel his paintings.
Andy Goldsworthy - Sculpture and art in a natural environment. video
Artist Andy Goldsworthy talks about and demonstrates creating artwork in a natural landscape using natural materials. Working on site in a quarry, Goldsworthy makes an abstract drawing on slate.
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Art, craft and design techniques. collection
Artist Emma Majury demonstrates some basic artistic techniques in the realms of drawing, painting, photography, printing, collage, and sculpture.
Bitesize
Use these Bitesize resources to set homework, independent study tasks or to consolidate learning for your pupils.
Newsround
The latest news stories from Newsround to share in the classroom.
