This week, the children looked at artworks by Napaltjarri and Kandinsky. We spent time talking about what we could see in the pictures, such as colours, shapes and patterns, and how these visual elements made the artwork interesting.
We also discussed any tactile ideas the artwork suggested, like how the dots in Napaltjarri’s work might feel bumpy or how Kandinsky’s lines and shapes might feel smooth or sharp if we could touch them. These are know as visual and tactile elements in Art.
The children enjoyed sharing what they noticed, comparing the two artists, and talking about which visual or tactile elements stood out to them.
Help at home: Discuss the visual and tactile element in these art pieces.
