Visual Narratives and Studio Practice · Drawing and Composition

Symbolism in Contemporary Art

An exploration of how modern artists use symbols to represent identity and social issues.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a simple object represent a complex human emotion?
  2. 2What choices did this artist make to guide the viewer's eye?
  3. 3How does the use of scale change the meaning of a symbol?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AVA6E01AC9AVA6D01
Year: Year 6
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Visual Narratives and Studio Practice
Period: Drawing and Composition

Suggested Methodologies

Ready to teach this topic?

Generate a complete, classroom-ready active learning mission in seconds.

Generate a Custom MissionBrowse Lesson Plan Templates

More in Visual Narratives and Studio Practice

Perspective and Spatial Depth

Technical mastery of one and two point perspective to create realistic environments.

2 methodologies

The Artist's Voice in Critique

Developing the vocabulary to analyze and provide feedback on peer and professional artworks.

2 methodologies

Browse curriculum by country

AmericasUSCAMXCLCOBR
EuropeUKIEFRDEESITNLPTSE
Asia & PacificINSGAU