Branches of Art – Basic 1 Cultural & Creative Arts Lesson Note (First Term)

Branches of art are the different types of art. Just like a tree has many branches, art has many types. There are three main branches: visual arts, which are things we can see, performing arts, which are things we do or perform, and literary arts, which involve writing and speaking. Examples include drawing, music and poetry.

Behavioural objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

• explain what “branches of art” means;
• name the three main branches of art;
• give examples of visual, performing and literary arts;
• identify art objects in the classroom and group them into their branches.

What does “branches” mean?

• Branches means different parts or types.
• Just like a tree has many branches.
• Art also has many branches (different types).

What are the main branches of art?

Art can be divided into three groups.

1. Visual arts (things we can see)

• Drawing
• Painting
• Sculpture (carving)
• Pottery

2. Performing arts (things we do or perform)

• Music
• Dance
• Drama/Theatre

3. Literary arts (writing and speaking)

• Poetry
• Stories
• Rhymes

How do we identify art objects around the class?

Look around your classroom and see art objects:

• Pictures on the wall
• Coloured pencils and crayons
• Books with beautiful covers
• Decorated chairs
• Painted doors and windows

How do we group objects into branches?

Group the objects you see:

• Visual art objects: Pictures, drawings, sculptures
• Performing art objects: Drums, music books, costumes
• Literary art objects: Story books, poetry books, rhyme charts

Evaluation

Multiple choice exercise

1. Branches of art means different _____.
   a) trees
   b) types of art
   c) colours
2. Drawing is a _____ art.
   a) visual
   b) invisible
   c) bad
3. Dance is a _____ art.
   a) visual
   b) performing
   c) literary
4. Poetry is a _____ art.
   a) visual
   b) performing
   c) literary
5. We can _____ visual art.
   a) see
   b) only hear
   c) smell

Assignment

1. Draw 3 objects you see in your class.
2. Name the 3 main branches of art.
3. Write: Painting is a visual art.
4. Find one art object at home and say which branch it belongs to.