Education Pack
This pack offers an introduction to Artes Mundi and insights into the shortlisted artists’ work and the themes that emerge from the whole exhibition.
It is intended for use by teachers and other group leaders. It acts as starting point to assist students in engaging with works of art, whether at first hand in the gallery or at second hand in the classroom. You will find plenty of ideas and activities that link to the National Curriculum; specifically Art and Design, but also English, Citizenship, Geography and History. Although some sections of the pack are divided into primary and secondary education we recommend that teachers adapt the information and images supplied to suit their needs, or integrate areas of this resource into existing classroom units of study.
If you are planning a visit, you can use this pack as a way of familiarising yourself and your group with the artwork beforehand. You can introduce a particular artist or theme to your group or try out some of the activity ideas suggested in Themes and Practical Activities. There are also ideas for activities in the gallery and resources for follow on activities. Of course, there is nothing better than taking your group to see the artwork in the National Museum for themselves but these pages also contain stand-alone ideas and activities that can be used if a visit to the Artes Mundi Exhibition is not possible.
There are three main sections:
- Some ideas on how to talk about contemporary art and general activities to encourage your students to engage with the topic
- Background information on the artists shortlisted for the fourth Artes Mundi Prize and an introduction to their work
- Practical activities for use in both the gallery or the classroom
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