Cultural Art Exploration

Ciara McNearly

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Cultural Art Exploration

Create art inspired by various cultural traditions

In this lesson, students will explore art from different cultures around the world and create their own art inspired by these cultural traditions. The students will learn about the history and significance behind each style, allowing them to appreciate and understand diverse cultural expressions. This lesson helps in promoting cultural awareness and creativity.

Audience

Contenders and Leaders (Ages 11-18)

Time

1.5 hours

Approach

Create art inspired by various cultural traditions

Materials

Assorted art supplies (paper, paint, brushes, markers, etc.), Examples of cultural art (printed images or digital slides), and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

15 mins

Welcome the students and briefly introduce the topic of cultural art exploration.
Explain the objective of the lesson and why it is important to appreciate different cultural traditions.
Show examples of various cultural art styles using printed images or digital slides (e.g., African masks, Japanese ink paintings, Aboriginal dot paintings, etc.).

Step 2

Art Exploration and Creation

1 hour

Divide the students into small groups and assign each group a specific cultural art style to explore.
Provide each group with materials and a brief overview of the art style, including its history and significance.
Ask each group to create their own piece of art inspired by the assigned cultural tradition.
Encourage creativity and discussion within the groups as they work on their art projects.

Step 3

Group Presentations and Discussion

15 mins

Have each group present their art piece to the class, explaining the cultural style they explored and the significance behind their creation.
Facilitate a class discussion using pre-prepared questions to deepen understanding and reflection on the cultural traditions and the students' experiences creating the art.

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Discussion

Cultural Art Discussion

A discussion to help students reflect on and engage with the cultural art styles they explored during the lesson.

What did you learn about the cultural art style you explored?

Encourage students to share interesting facts, the history, and significance of their assigned art style.

How did creating art inspired by this culture make you feel?

Ask students to reflect on their emotional experience and any challenges they faced.

Why is it important to appreciate and understand art from different cultures?

Guide students to discuss the value of cultural diversity and the role of art in cultural expression.

How can we apply what we learned about cultural art to our daily lives?

Facilitate a discussion on how cultural awareness and appreciation can impact personal perspectives and community interactions.