Eric Ravilious & Modernism (2018/2019) PDF

Eric Ravilious & Modernism Term 5 2018/2019 Years 3, 4, 5 & 6  What do you notice that is the same ? What do you notice that is different? Which picture do you prefer and why ? ❏ The style of art called Modernism began in 1860 and lasted until 1970. ❏ Modernists stopped pain...

Eric Ravilious & Modernism Term 5 2018/2019 Years 3, 4, 5 & 6  What do you notice that is the same ? What do you notice that is different? Which picture do you prefer and why ? ❏ The style of art called Modernism began in 1860 and lasted until 1970. ❏ Modernists stopped painting in the traditional way. This meant they no longer only attempted to create realistic pictures that often looked like photographs. ❏ Modernist Artists changed the rules and began experimenting with colour and style. ❏ Every Modernist Artist was free to select the style and materials that fitted/suited their way of seeing the world.  This term we learnt about a local modernist artist called Eric Ravilious. He liked to paint landscapes using watercolours. He was inspired by the beauty of the South Downs. Do you recognise this local landmark? Do you recognise this local landmark? What do you think about this painting? What colours has he used? How does he create different tones? What does the word ‘tones’ mean? How does he create texture?  What have we learnt about Eric Ravilous’ style of painting? He loved to paint landscapes with watercolours in a modernist style. He used ‘dry’ brush techniques to paint. He painted using cool and serene colours. He used cross hatching to create different tones and textures in his painting. He sketched lightly in pencil first. He liked to create and include shapes which he saw within the landscape.  Years 3 & 4 practised different types of cross hatching using colouring and sketching pencils. Next, they used unusual shaped view-finders to choose a favourite section of one of Eric Ravilious’ landscape paintings. Then, they had ago at sketching the chosen section.  Years 5 & 6 sketched sections of Eric Ravilious’s paintings using unusual view finders and sketching pencils. They did this outside in the natural light.  Years 5 & 6 visited The Towner Gallery to learn more about the life and work of Eric Ravilious. During the visit, they were taken into the Towner’s Art Store to see some of Ravilous’s original art work. They were given the opportunity to ask some exciting questions. After this, the children were taken to The Ravilious Gallery to Sketch one of his beautiful landscapes, including ones of the South Downs and other local areas.  Years 3 & 4 made felt landscapes inspired by Eric Ravilious and a visit to the south downs