KS3 - Colour cut outs - Matisse response - how I feel about nature

This lesson is designed to introduce the use of colour expressively. Students will look at the work of Henri Matisse as inspiration as create a cut out piece using coloured paper to suggest how they feel about nature.
The lesson consists of: a 'hook' or starter; objectives; an introduction slide into Henri Matisse; step by step instruction sheets with differentiated learning outcomes; a peer assessment and a plenary. Printable resources are at the end of the powerpoint, with step by step visual instructions and image reference sheet. This lesson is ideal for introducing colour symbolism.