Building community

Art and design

Pupils will explore the theme of familiy in art and how ideals of what a family is has changed over time. The unit builds on both the history of familial connections in art aswell as exploring contemporary forms of family. Pupils will explore the theme family through 3d forms.

Connections: home, space and family

A group of people who connect and share ideas or interests on the internet

A group of people who live on the same trainline

A group of people sharing common interests or goals

By encouraging people to work together and share ideas

By creating competition between community members

How can art help build community cohesion?

Murals can tell stories or express community values

Murals are created to inspire or provoke thought

Murals are only decorative and have no deeper meaning

What is a common misconception about murals?

No, murals have existed for thousands of years

Yes, murals were invented only in the 21st century

Yes, murals are only found in urban areas today

No, you should always feel close to your family.

No, it's best not to talk about those feelings.

Yes, families can be complex and it's okay to have different feelings.

Is it normal to have mixed or complicated feelings about family?

What does the word connection mean in a relationship?

A group of people connected by love, support, or shared history.

By only including one family member in the picture

By using dark colours and the family members spaced out.

By positioning the figures near to each other or overlapping.

How can a family portrait show a positive connection?

No, it can be abstract or use different styles to show feelings

Yes, it must look exactly like the people

Yes because otherwise the viewer wouldn't recognise anyone in the painting

Does a family portrait have to be realistic?

Which colour could express an argumentative relationship?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

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