Lines, Shapes, and Stories in Art · Visual Arts & Composition

Geometric and Organic Shapes

Identifying and creating shapes found in nature versus those made by humans to build complex images.

Key Questions

  1. 1What makes a shape look natural versus man-made?
  2. 2How can we combine simple shapes to create a recognizable character?
  3. 3Why do certain shapes feel heavy while others feel light?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Visual Arts - Grade 1
Grade: Grade 1
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Lines, Shapes, and Stories in Art
Period: Visual Arts & Composition

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