The Power of the Line · Drawing and Composition

Architectural Patterns

Investigating geometric shapes and repeating patterns found in local and global architecture.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do architects use symmetry and pattern to create a sense of rhythm?
  2. 2What artistic elements create the mood of a building?
  3. 3How can we simplify complex structures into basic geometric shapes?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Art and Design - DrawingKS2: Art and Design - Pattern and Texture
Year: Year 4
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: The Power of the Line
Period: Drawing and Composition

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