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Year 1 Art

Esther Mahlangu

Year 1 children have been looking at the art work of Esther Mahlangu, a South African artist. Mahlangu has a vibrant and distinctive art work which that has patterns which are colourful and geometric.

Elements of art

  • Printing Pattern– use a repeated design.

  • Modelling Plasticine and print patterns using tools.

Application of skills

  • Use repeating or overlapping shapes.

  • Mimic print from the environment (e.g. wallpapers).

  • Use objects to create prints .

  • Press, roll, rub and stamp to make prints.

The children went through the process of :

  • Investigating the patterns

  • Designing & creating

  • Painting

  • Producing a masterpiece




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