Religion and belief in art
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can make an artwork inspired by religious practice.
Key learning points
- Craftspeople across cultures play essential roles in creating art that holds spiritual or symbolic meaning.
- Craftspeople have created objects used for rituals or ceremonies, such as altarpieces, prayer flags, or ceremonial masks
- Artists create spaces or works for meditation, reflection or worship, inviting viewers to experience a sense of peace
Keywords
Religion - a system of beliefs and practices about the meaning of life and the universe
Meditation - a practice in which an individual uses a technique to train attention and awareness
Ephemeral - lasting for a very short time, something temporary or not meant to last
Common misconception
Religious art only includes paintings or sculptures.
Religious art isn’t just paintings or sculptures, it includes architecture, textiles, calligraphy and even temporary creations like Rangoli and sand mandalas, all used to express and connect with the spiritual.
Teacher tip
Task A – You may consider incorporating music to enhance the meditative environment.
Equipment
Paper, marker pen, ruler, pencil, choice of materials to make the Rangoli including painted rice, paper or felt pieces, petals, spices, dried pulses, sequins.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following statements is true about sexuality?
Q2.What is a stereotype?
Q3.How can art help us explore gender and sexuality?
Q4.How can a pattern symbolise inclusion?
Q5.What is drag?
Q6.What does the Pride flag represent?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Is religious art only found in churches?
Q2.What is religion?
Q3.What is meditative art?
Q4.Does religious art only include paintings or sculptures?
Q5.What is ephemeral art?
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