Introduction to Matisse lesson resources

This resource is a PowerPoint that includes:

• a presentation on the artist Matisse, with aims/objectives, appropriate information, imagery and YouTube video links.
• 2 task worksheets. Task 1 is a ‘fill in the gaps’ worksheet which students can use to actively engage with the presentation. Task 2 is a worksheet that allows students to respond to learning with their own writing. It challenges them to focus their writing on specific points, and provide their own opinions on the work of the Matisse.

The aim of this resource is to introduce students to the work of the artist Henri Matisse. This lesson should build their understanding of his career, unique ‘cut-out’ style, and the themes present in his work.

This resource is designed to be used for a single lesson, however could be adapted over multiple. It is created and used by myself for KS3 art lessons, but could equally be presented to KS4 students.

Notes on use of interactive slides:
Some slides contain links to YouTube. If video does not play, click the link and it should load the webpages.