Modernism & Eric Ravilious

What is a key characteristic of the Modernist art movement?

Which style of painting was Eric Ravilious known for?

What technique did Ravilious use to create different tones in his paintings?

During the learning process, what tool did Years 3 & 4 use to select sections of Ravilious's paintings?

What inspired Ravilious in his artwork?

Which aspect of Ravilious's work was highlighted during the visit to The Towner Gallery?

What was one of the first steps Ravilious would take when starting a painting?

What does the term 'tones' refer to in Eric Ravilious's painting techniques?

Modernism & Eric Ravilious

Modernism began in 1860 and lasted until 1970.
Modernist artists broke from traditional techniques.
They stopped creating realistic paintings, preferring to experiment with color and style.
Modernist artists were free to choose styles and materials that reflected their unique perspectives.
Eric Ravilious was a local modernist artist.
He painted landscapes using watercolors and was inspired by the beauty of the South Downs.
He used "dry" brush techniques to create his paintings.
His paintings were cool and serene in color.
He used cross-hatching to create depth and texture.
He liked to sketch first using pencil, then incorporate shapes and details seen in the landscape.

Student Activities

Years 3 & 4 practiced different types of cross-hatching using sketching and colouring pencils, as well as unusual shaped view-finders to sketch landscapes.
Years 5 & 6 sketched sections of Eric Ravilious' paintings using unusual view finders and sketching pencils, doing this outside to capture natural light.
Students visited the Towner Art Gallery to see original artworks by Eric Ravilious and ask questions about his life and work.
Students made felt landscapes inspired by Eric Ravilious.

Explore the key features of Modernism and the works of Eric Ravilious in this quiz. Learn about the techniques used by modernist artists and the serene landscapes created by Ravilious. Test your understanding of cross-hatching and the unique perspectives of 20th-century art.