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.
Contenders and Leaders (Ages 11-18)
Create art inspired by various cultural traditions
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.
