Heritage and Modernity · Art History and Criticism

Traditional Crafts in a Modern World

Exploring batik, pottery, or weaving and how these traditional forms are reinvented by modern designers.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is it important for modern artists to study traditional crafts?
  2. 2How can a change in material change the meaning of a traditional pattern?
  3. 3What choices does a designer make when updating an ancient technique?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Traditional Crafts - P6MOE: Heritage and Modernity - P6
Level: Primary 6
Subject: Art
Unit: Heritage and Modernity
Period: Art History and Criticism

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