Artists Through Time · Art History

The World of Matisse

Studying Henri Matisse and his cut outs. Students create their own compositions using scissors as a drawing tool.

Key Questions

  1. 1Can we draw with scissors instead of a pencil?
  2. 2How do these bright shapes make the room feel?
  3. 3What did Matisse mean by drawing with scissors?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS1: Art and Design - Knowledge of Artists and DesignersKS1: Art and Design - Painting
Year: Year 1
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: Artists Through Time
Period: Art History

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