Art Academy 2026 - Klimt Patterns (Lower Key Stage 2)

This unit has been fully revised for 2026
Sequence of Learning for Teachers
In this unit of work children learn about the art and artistic style of the Austrian painter Gustav Klimt. The unit focuses on consolidating children’s knowledge of colour mixing and understanding of pattern as well as developing painting techniques using different paint media. This unit also provides opportunities for children to understand how techniques can be developed by mimicking the work of other artists and how creative ideas are developed through a series of sketchbook-based activities.
This knowledge, skills and understanding is delivered through the following convergent task sessions:
Session 1: Klimt Patterns
Session 2: Painting the Tree of Life
Session 3: Printmaking the Tree of Life
Session 4: Klimt Portrait
Creative Outcome (Divergent task) – Mixed Media Mona Lisa
The unit of work completes with the creative outcome (divergent task) activity that can be delivered over two or more sessions. These sessions can also be used for children to complete activities from sessions 1-4. The creative outcome provides an opportunity for children to apply their knowledge of pattern, colour mixing and the style and techniques of Gustav Klimt to create a mixed-media version of the Mona Lisa in the style of Gustav Klimt.
The creative outcome activity provides an opportunity for children to apply their knowledge, skills and understanding from previous sessions in this unit of work. Through the creative outcome children will develop their creativity and understanding of the creative process by combining their imagination with the knowledge they have acquired.

Each Unit of work consists of:
• Comprehensive medium-term planning that details the learning journey, resources, vocabulary development and links to online learning.
• Separate lesson presentations for each teaching session.
• Additional presentations linked to learning within the unit.
• Photocopiable resources to support teaching within the unit.
• Advice on challenge and support in art and design.
• Assessment statements: Keeping up with the curriculum.

In addition to the above, each unit also includes a downloadable primary progression map for art and design (curriculum pathway) and an extensive vocabulary list. Combining and sequencing Art Academy units of work allows schools to create a scheme of work for art and design from key stage 1 to the end of key stage 2.

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