Elements

Use the Elements and Principles of Art posters in your classroom. Free for members!

Learn all about colour with monsters to create, sneakers to design and colour mixing artworks to create.  Learn about the art of abstract trailblazer Sonia Delauney and contemporary artist, Janet Skates whose works are both based on colour and contrast.

Explore the element of form with exciting art lesson plans for Kinder to year 6 art classes. Draw a still life inspired by Van Gogh or Morandi and create nature art and sculptures inspired by Andy Goldsworthy and Alexander Calder in this essential art unit on form.

Investigate the element of line with fun and inspiring projects for Kinder to year 6 art classes. Be inspired by Alexander Calder,  Bridget Riley and Joan Miro  in this essential art unit.

Explore the element of shape with fun and inspiring projects for Kinder to year 6 art classes. Be inspired by Alexander Calder,  Paul Klee, Piet Mondrian and contemporary artist, Reggie Laurent in this essential art unit.

Explore the element of texture with fun and inspiring projects for Kinder to year 6 art classes. Try out actual texture and implied texture with a six engaging texture in art lesson plans. Be inspired by Hokusai, Max Ernst and Henri Rousseau in this essential art unit on texture.

Explore the element of value with inspiring art lesson plans for Kinder to year 6 art classes. Draw a vibrant landscape inspired by contemporary Dutch artist, Ton Schulten or draw a stunning Yellow and Blue Macaw from South America! Create a printed rose bouquet with vegetables and try paper weaving to create a stunning art work. Paint some quirky birds on bags and learn to paint in the negative in this essential art unit on value. Learn lots of value colour mixing with the worksheet for years 3 to 6.