Wall label

The Ten Largest, No. 3 (Youth)

Hilma af Klint, 1862–1944 · 1907

A huge orange canvas covered with swirling shapes, flowers and curling letters, representing youth.

Why it's great for language

Soft swirling shapes — great for talking about life stages and feelings.

A gentle note

Hilma af Klint's work fits shapes, colours, feelings better than "present simple". Try one of those focuses, or pick another artist from the gallery.

Set the room

Shape the lesson

The painting adapts to your focus — chosen now: The Ten Largest, No. 3 (Youth).

CEFR level

Language focus

Pick one thing your students will actually walk out able to do.

Duration

Optional finishEnd with an art response (students make their own)Learners create their own artwork inspired by the painting's style, subject or mood — and use the target language while planning, labelling and presenting it.

Make it yours

One thing about your class — and the lesson will feel built for them.

Optional — but teachers who add this say the lesson lands better.

A complete lesson, painted around The Ten Largest, No. 3 (Youth).