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Which subject	Art
What topic	Van gogh
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Van Gogh

Objectives

• To understand the key features of Van Gogh's art style.
• To analyze the emotional and thematic elements present in Van Gogh's works.
• To create an original piece inspired by Van Gogh’s techniques.

Materials

• Images of selected Van Gogh paintings (e.g., "Starry Night," "Sunflowers")
• Sketchbooks and pencils
• Acrylic paints and brushes
• Canvas or heavy paper
• Colour charts
• Projector or SMART Board for displaying images

Grade/Age Group

Year 8

Subject

Art

Class Size

20 students

Duration

30 minutes

Alignment with National Curriculum

This lesson plan aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Art, specifically focusing on the analysis of artistic styles, the use of colour, and the creation of original work inspired by historical artists.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (mins)	Details
1	Introduction to Van Gogh	5	Brief overview of Van Gogh’s life, significance in art history, and introduction to key works.
2	Gallery Walk	10	Students observe and discuss selected images of Van Gogh's works in small groups, noting techniques and emotions.
3	Group Discussion	5	Class discussion on what they observed in the gallery walk, focusing on themes, colours, and styles.
4	Art Creation	8	Students begin creating their own artwork inspired by Van Gogh, using techniques discussed in class.
5	Wrap-Up and Homework	2	Brief review of what was learned and assign homework: complete the artwork at home and write a reflection.

Homework

• Finish the artwork started in class, focusing on techniques used by Van Gogh.
• Write a reflection of at least 150 words describing their inspiration and artistic choices, to be submitted in the next class.
• Collect homework for review without class presentations to encourage individual reflection.

Lesson script