Food and personal narratives
I can reflect on the cultural identity of food to make a collaborative artwork.
Food and personal narratives
I can reflect on the cultural identity of food to make a collaborative artwork.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Artists use food to create sculptures, installations, or paintings, exploring its form and visual appeal.
- Food can reflect cultural identity and personal experiences, prompting discussions around our shared identities.
- Artists have often been inspired by food as a tool to bring people together and use this connection to create work.
Keywords
Symbol - an object shape or sign which can be used to represent something else
Tradition - an inherited belief, principle or custom
Recipe - a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish
Common misconception
Food is only for eating and cannot be used as an art medium.
Food can be used as an art medium because it evokes the senses and carries deep cultural and emotional meanings.
To help you plan your year 9 art and design lesson on: Food and personal narratives, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 9 art and design lesson on: Food and personal narratives, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
A range of fruits and vegetables or images, pencils, pencil crayons, paint, paper, fineliners, oil pastels, computers or other means to search the internet.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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