An Art Venn Diagram is a structured comparison worksheet where students analyse two artworks by writing about their differences on either side of the diagram and their similarities in the overlapping middle section. It is a simple but powerful way to develop comparative thinking in the art classroom. This Edgar Degas Art Analysis Venn Diagram […]
This Art Analysis Lesson encourages students to look closely at Portrait of Picasso by Juan Gris and analyse how the artist has used the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Students are guided step-by-step to identify the most important elements and principles, then write a short analytical paragraph explaining their choices. This download includes: How does this resource support mixed-ability classes? […]
I Wonder… Creative Art Prompts for Imaginative Writing They say a picture speaks a thousand words, and this mixed media collage certainly does. ‘Psychopomp’ by Hollie Chastain reveals so much in its image and title. Rather than formally analysing ‘Psychopomp’, this handout asks for a creative response. Each prompt starts ‘I wonder…’ which reinforces the […]
This is the first in a new series of formal art analysis worksheets. This Art Analysis Lesson encourages students to look closely at Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh and analyse how the artist has used the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Students are guided step-by-step to identify the most important elements and […]
I Wonder… Creative Art Prompts for Imaginative Writing They say a picture speaks a thousand words, and this etching certainly does. Narrative war art at its best, Death Forbids by Percy Delf Smith reveals a complete story. Rather than formally analysing ‘Death Forbids’, this handout asks for a creative response. Each prompt starts ‘I wonder…’ […]
I set up The Arty Teacher because I have a passion for my subject that I want to share with other art teachers around the world.
I have been a high school art teacher for over 20 years, so I understand what it’s like to be in front of a class of students, often with very different abilities and attitudes.
I wanted to develop resources that would help teachers to bring out the best in every student in every class. I also wanted to free-up staff from time-consuming lesson preparation to let them focus instead on delivering exciting, motivating, dynamic lessons, supported by excellent resources.
