Western Art Through the Ages: Surrealism to Contemporary Art | Complete SEND Art Bundle

Take students on an exciting journey through some of the most influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries with this highly visual, fully differentiated Western Art Through the Ages: Surrealism to Contemporary Art bundle.

Designed specifically for UK secondary SEND learners, this collection contains five complete, ready-to-teach art lessons inspired by René Magritte, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Banksy and Yayoi Kusama. Each lesson introduces students to a different artistic movement while developing creativity, observation, communication and practical art skills through accessible, engaging activities.

Perfect for SEND, SEN, ASD, SLD, MLD, autism, additional learning needs, mixed-ability classes, intervention groups and low-reading-age learners, these resources use clear visuals, simple language and structured activities to make famous artists accessible to all.

This bundle includes:
René Magritte – Surrealism
Andy Warhol – Pop Art
Roy Lichtenstein – Pop Art & Comic Art
Banksy – Contemporary Street Art
Yayoi Kusama – Contemporary Installation Art & Pattern

Each lesson includes:

Complete lesson PowerPoint
Learning objectives and success criteria
Artist introduction
Key vocabulary
Highly visual teaching slides
Differentiated practical art activities
Printable worksheets
Colouring and template activities
Plenary and assessment opportunities
Ready-to-print classroom resources

Ideal for:

UK Secondary SEND
KS3 and KS4
Special Schools
Resource Bases
Alternative Provision
Autism-friendly classrooms
Functional Skills and creative curriculum
One-off art lessons
Artist studies
Cover lessons
Art clubs
End-of-term activities
Key Topics Covered
Surrealism
Pop Art
Street Art
Contemporary Art
Pattern and Repetition
Colour
Shape
Line
Observation
Creativity
Mixed Media
Drawing
Painting
Printing
Design Skills

This bundle provides everything needed to deliver engaging, inclusive art lessons while introducing learners to five world-famous artists and the artistic movements that shaped modern Western art. The lessons encourage creativity, confidence and self-expression through practical, achievable activities suitable for a wide range of abilities.