Abstract and Nonobjective Art

Grade 7 students are learning about Abstract Art and are experimenting with The Elements and Principles of Art to create work that is driven by Line, Shape, Color and Texture. Below are some of the points and art literacy terms discussed in class so students have a better understanding of the different art movements and genres.

Grade 6: Experimenting with Line

In September, grade 6 students  reviewed The Elements of Art and focused on the Element of Line and all its possibilities. Students learned about the properties of their graphite/drawing pencils, as well as learned about blending stumps and erasers to create Value and Texture in their drawings. Students created Nonobjective Line drawings that explored Line and how to create an interesting composition with Repetition that incorporated Value, Texture, Space and Shape. Below are examples of student work completed on 12 x 12 inch drawing paper with  graphite pencils.