MYP Visual Art
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Elements of Art
Line, shape, form, space, colour, value, and texture.
Principles of Design
Balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity.
Art Criticism
Describe, analyse, interpret, and evaluate artworks critically.
Art History
Major movements, artists, and cultural contexts from ancient to contemporary.
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Review key visual art concepts with spaced repetition.
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Essential visual art terms, concepts, and definitions.
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Context-based questions (one per topic), 120 minutes + 5 min reading time, IB grade 1-7.
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Elements of Art
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Introduction to the Elements
Line, shape, form, space, colour, value, and texture.
LessonApplying the Elements
How artists use the elements to create meaning and impact.
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Elements Activity
Identify and analyse the elements of art in various works.
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Principles of Design
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Introduction to Principles
Balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity.
LessonComposition & Layout
How principles guide effective composition in art and design.
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Principles Activity
Identify and apply the principles of design in artworks.
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Art Criticism
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Introduction to Art Criticism
Describe, analyse, interpret, and evaluate artworks.
LessonCritical Methods
Formal, contextual, and expressive approaches to criticism.
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Practise describing, analysing, and evaluating artworks.
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Art History
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Art Through the Ages
Major movements from ancient art to the Renaissance and beyond.
LessonModern & Contemporary Art
Impressionism, Cubism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, and more.
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Identify movements, artists, and cultural contexts.
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MYP Visual Art
Key Terms & Concepts
Essential vocabulary for IB MYP Visual Art
Elements of Art
| Line | A mark made by a moving point; can vary in width, direction, and length |
| Shape | A flat, enclosed area defined by line, colour, or value (2D) |
| Form | A three-dimensional shape with height, width, and depth |
| Space | The area around, between, or within objects; positive and negative |
| Colour | The visual property produced by light; described by hue, value, and intensity |
| Value | The lightness or darkness of a colour or tone |
| Texture | The surface quality of an object; actual (tactile) or implied (visual) |
Principles of Design
| Balance | The distribution of visual weight; symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial |
| Contrast | The juxtaposition of different elements to create visual interest |
| Emphasis | The focal point or area of dominance in a composition |
| Movement | The path the viewer's eye follows through a work of art |
| Pattern | The repetition of elements in a regular or irregular arrangement |
| Rhythm | A sense of visual tempo created through repetition and variation |
| Unity | The sense of harmony and wholeness in a composition |
| Proportion | The relative size and scale of elements within a composition |
Art Movements
| Renaissance | c. 1400–1600; rebirth of classical ideals, perspective, humanism |
| Baroque | c. 1600–1750; dramatic lighting, grandeur, emotional intensity |
| Romanticism | c. 1780–1850; emotion, nature, individualism, sublime |
| Impressionism | c. 1860–1890; light, colour, everyday scenes, visible brushstrokes |
| Post-Impressionism | c. 1886–1905; expressive colour, form, and structure beyond Impressionism |
| Cubism | c. 1907–1920s; fragmented forms, multiple perspectives, geometric shapes |
| Surrealism | c. 1924–1960s; dreams, the unconscious, irrational juxtaposition |
| Abstract Expressionism | c. 1940s–1960s; gestural brushwork, spontaneous expression, large scale |
| Pop Art | c. 1950s–1970s; mass culture, advertising, irony, bold colours |
| Contemporary Art | c. 1970–present; diverse media, concepts, identity, globalisation |
MYP Arts Criteria
| Criterion A | Investigating — research artistic context and generate ideas |
| Criterion B | Developing — develop skills, techniques, and creative processes |
| Criterion C | Creating / Performing — produce artwork demonstrating artistic intentions |
| Criterion D | Evaluating — reflect on artistic development and the impact of artwork |
Command Words
| Describe | Give a detailed account of what you see in the artwork |
| Analyse | Break down how the elements and principles are used |
| Interpret | Explain the meaning, mood, or message of the artwork |
| Evaluate | Make a judgement about the success or quality of the work |
| Compare | Identify similarities and differences between artworks |
| Justify | Give reasons to support your artistic choices or opinions |
| Discuss | Consider different viewpoints and reach a conclusion |
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