Design an artwork to express beliefs
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can produce a piece of art that shows my beliefs and values.
Key learning points
- All people have beliefs and values which may be religious or non religious.
- Beliefs may be about the world, our lives, morals of other people or about our meaning and importance.
- Artwork can express our own beliefs and values in many different forms.
Keywords
Values - principles and beliefs about the world, people and communities
Belief - an acceptance that something exists or is true
Worldview - a particular philosophy or a conception of the world
Common misconception
Ony artistic people can produce art.
All people can produce art that represents their beliefs and values. This art can take many forms.
Teacher tip
Talk with your schools art lead to see how they could support you with getting your pupils to produce some meaningful artwork from these lessons.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their meanings.
Q2.Why do some churches have stained glass windows?
Q3.Why doesn’t Jesus look the same in all art?
Q4.What is an icon in Christian art?
Q5.What does Christian art often contain?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What is the purpose of Islamic art?
Q2.What does ‘worldview’ mean?
Q3.Why does Christian art often show Jesus with a halo?
Q4.What is often written in Islamic calligraphy art?
Q5.Christian art often shows Jesus as from the dead.
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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