stitched or appliquéd textile scenes originating from Latin America

Develop a design for an arpillera

Art and design

This unit can be linked with pupils' studies in other curriculum areas on World Wars. They will draw from observation and investigate how artists have responded to war and conflict through textiles, before using their personal ideas of conflict to create an appliqué panel.

War and conflict in art: textiles

Activist art is art that tries to make a ...

What motivated the Arpilleristas of Chile to create their artwork?

What materials are commonly used to create an arpillera?

An arpillera can tell a story about {{}} and conflict.

While stitches can simply be used to join textiles, they can also be ...

What is the primary focus of artists responding to conflict?

A {{}} is a serious disagreement or fight between people, groups, or countries.

A {{ }} is a picture, object, or sign that stands for or represents an idea, feeling, or message.

Which of the following is a symbol of remembrance in Japan?

The act of remembering and showing respect for people who have died in wars is known as __________.

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