Art Nouveau and Antoni Gaudí Architecture Project Workbook – KS3 Art & Design (30 Pages)

• 30-page KS3 Art & Design workbook exploring Art Nouveau architecture and the work of Antoni Gaudí
• Includes artist research, observational drawing, tonal shading, mosaic collage, printmaking, watercolour techniques and architectural design activities
• Features WAGOLL examples, contextual studies, reflection pages and a final Gaudí-inspired design project
• Ideal for Years 7–9 Art lessons and architecture-themed schemes of work

A comprehensive 30-page Art & Design workbook exploring the fascinating world of Art Nouveau architecture through the work of renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. This engaging project combines practical skill-building, artist research, observational drawing, printmaking, collage, and architectural design to help students develop both technical and creative confidence.

What’s Included

• Introduction to the Art Nouveau movement and its key characteristics
• In-depth study of Antoni Gaudí and his architectural legacy
• Contextual studies and comprehension activities
• Grid drawing and artist-copy exercises using Gaudí’s architecture
• Tonal shading and form drawing activities
• Observational drawing techniques including biro, charcoal, pencil and continuous line drawing
• Mosaic collage project inspired by Gaudí’s use of colour and ceramic tiles
• Watercolour experimentation and technique pages
• Oil pastel monoprint and mixed media workshop
• Poly printing project with step-by-step guidance
• Architecture design tasks where students create their own Gaudí-inspired buildings
• Inspiration pages featuring architecture, natural forms and decorative details
• WAGOLL examples and success criteria throughout
• Reflection and DIRT assessment pages
• Notes pages for independent study and sketchbook development

Skills Developed

• Observational drawing
• Tonal shading and rendering
• Colour theory and application
• Printmaking techniques
• Collage and mixed media processes
• Architectural design and creativity
• Critical analysis and evaluation
• Research and contextual understanding
• Composition and visual communication

Perfect For

• KS3 Art & Design
• Years 7–9
• Architecture projects
• Art Nouveau units of work
• Cover lessons
• Homework projects
• Independent learning
• Art clubs and enrichment activities

Resource Details

• 30-page printable PDF workbook
• Suitable for mixed-ability learners
• Fully structured with practical and written tasks
• Ideal for developing cultural capital through architecture and design
• Print-and-teach format requiring minimal preparation

Students explore how architecture can become art through the imaginative designs of Antoni Gaudí, while developing a wide range of artistic techniques and producing their own original architectural outcomes inspired by the Art Nouveau movement.