World Art Day | KS1 | Ages 5-7

An illustration of a young girl painting a sunflower onto a canvas which is held up by an easel.

What is World Art Day?

World Art Day is a day dedicated to all things art!

By celebrating World Art Day, it is hoped that this will encourage creativity, teach people about different artists and share a love for art all over the world.

It is celebrated each year, on 15th April, which is believed to be the birthday of the world famous artist, Leonardo da Vinci.

Different art formats

There are lots of different ways to be creative through art. Artists use lots of different tools and techniques to express themselves and create artwork.

Scroll through the slideshow to find some different art formats.

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Painting
Paintings are often made with paints in different colours. Painters can use brushes, sponges and even fingers to make paintings!
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Sculpting
Sculptures are 3D art. They can be made out of lots of different materials including stone, wood and clay.
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Drawing
A drawing is made by putting down lines and marks to make a picture.
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Collage
A collage is a picture made by gluing torn or cut up materials together, on a lager canvas. In a collage, you can use any materials you can find including paper and card.
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Printing
Printmaking is when you transfer or print ink or paint designed into a shape from one surface onto another.