Introduce your pupils to the beauty of Japanese art through this engaging art history lesson and creative art project.
Kids will explore famous themes found in traditional Japanese artwork, including koi fish, cherry blossoms, nature, movement and decorative design, before creating their own Japanese-inspired collage artwork.

This resource combines art appreciation with hands-on creativity, making it suitable for primary and lower secondary pupils. The lesson includes a detailed presentation, teacher notes, discussion questions, project instructions, templates and examples of completed artwork.

What’s Included:
• Art history presentation about Japanese art and culture
• Teacher notes and lesson guidance
• Discussion and reflection questions
• Step-by-step art project instructions
• Koi fish templates and project resources
• Student examples for inspiration

Pupils will learn about:
• Traditional Japanese art and design
• The significance of koi fish in Japanese culture
• Japanese artists and artistic traditions
• Composition, movement and balance in artwork
• Creative collage and mixed-media techniques

Perfect for art lessons, home education, enrichment activities, cultural studies and cross-curricular projects.