Art and Nature · Summer Term
Ephemeral Art and Natural Materials
Creating temporary artworks using only natural, found materials, exploring concepts of impermanence and environmental connection.
Key Questions
- Explain how the impermanence of ephemeral art challenges traditional notions of art.
- Design an artwork using only natural materials found in a specific outdoor setting.
- Critique the message conveyed by an artwork that is designed to decay or disappear.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - ConstructionNCCA: Primary - Looking and Responding
Class/Year: 6th Class
Subject: Creative Expressions and Visual Literacy
Unit: Art and Nature
Period: Summer Term
Suggested Methodologies
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