LKS2 – Art and design – Artists, designers and art appreciation – 9.11.26

This week in art, LKS2 have been exploring the exciting world of graffiti art! We learnt about the history and origins of graffiti, discussing how it can be used as a form of self-expression, social commentary and communication. We also discussed the controversial aspect of graffiti, and how it is illegal unless an artist is commissioned to produce a piece – this sparked some interesting debates!

The children are beginning to explore different graffiti lettering styles, focusing this week on bubble writing. They experimented with creating bold, rounded letters, thinking carefully about their shapes, sizes and outlines. The children also considered how colour can be used to make their designs stand out. We look forward to developing these skills further as we explore more graffiti styles in the coming weeks.