Mexican Art

Looking at this sculpture… What do you see? Starter – Groups on table write note – 3 mins to discuss and hen feedback to whole class

Lesson Objectives All: Gain an understanding of how a different culture interprets life and death through imagery and artwork. Some: Make informed comments on others artwork.

Mexican Art Theme: Life & Death

A key Mexican Holiday: The Day of Dead

End of lesson TEST What does the word DUALITY mean?? What two things does the sculpture ‘Eternal Duality’>> represent? What was Jose Guadalupe Posada well known for? What does the artwork ‘La Calavara Catrina’ relate to? What does El dia los Meurtos mean? What dates are the ‘Day of the Dead’ festival held on? What items are would would you place on a ‘Day of the Dead’ altar? What is the flower in Mexico that represents death? What is a Calavera? How are Calaveritas decorated?

Group task INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Each group is given a topic 2. Read through the text on your topic - SELECT a reader for the group 3. On the paper given to you – plan a poster to inform other students of your topic. It can include up to 10 WORDS ONLY but as many pictures, symbols or numbers as you want Think carefully over which words you use in order to help your fellow classmates understand your topic

Group task INSTRUCTIONS: 4. Now one person from your group is to stay at your table They need to explain your topic to other classmates who visit them using only the poster. 5. The rest of the group visit other tables and make notes on each of the other subjects. - Decide now who will visit each of the following topics: - Choose one subject each! And be prepared to share what you’ve found out with the rest of the group!!

End of lesson TEST What does the word DUALITY mean?? What two things does the sculpture ‘Eternal Duality’>> represent? What was Jose Guadalupe Posada well known for? What does the artwork ‘La Calavara Catrina’ relate to? What does El dia los Meurtos mean? What dates are the ‘Day of the Dead’ festival held on? What items are would would you place on a ‘Day of the Dead’ altar? What is the flower in Mexico that represents death? What is a Calavera? How are Calaveritas decorated?

Lesson Objectives All: Gain an understanding of how a different culture interprets life and death through imagery and artwork. Some: Make informed comments on others artwork.