Visual Art - Seeing Patterns in the World Around Us

We have enjoyed talking in class about the patterns we see around us.  Mr Tait showed us some interesting patterns from photographs he took around North East Valley.  

Some students have been enjoying collaborative work and have connected their ideas together. 

We are even thinking about patterns mathematically and describing our artwork as having lines of symmetry, parallel and perpendicular lines.

We are also exploring patterns found in other cultures and incorporating these into our designs. 

We have enjoyed thinking about how to use traditional Māori patterns in our art.  We are also learning about what these patterns are called and what they represent in nature.  


Students are learning a lot from each other about using contrast and lines.

Its a great way to start off the afternoon's work.  We've been listening to classical music too.  

Patterns are everywhere.  



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