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Explore architecture through art: 5 weeks of creative lessons on buildings, styles, and artists with slides, resources, and engaging activities.

This five-week art unit provides a complete set of slides and resources to guide children through an inspiring study of architecture and famous buildings from around the world. Each weekly lesson introduces children to a different aspect of architecture while exploring the 7 elements of art in depth. Pupils study and respond creatively to the works of artists and architects such as Stephen Wiltshire, Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry, Sir Christopher Wren, and the iconic design of St Basil’s Cathedral.

Through sketching, mixed media, and imaginative composition, children investigate shape, space, form, texture, and colour, applying their knowledge to create unique architectural artworks. Lessons are fully sequenced with clear progression, encouraging children to look closely, analyse artistic techniques, and experiment with their own interpretations.

The resources include high-quality slides, artist studies, guided tasks, skill-building exercises, and opportunities for discussion and reflection. This unit offers five complete lessons—one per week—with everything needed to deliver a rich, creative, and memorable exploration of art and architecture.