Freedom of Faith in the studio art classroom will focus on the symbols of the five main religions. By looking at these symbols, connections will be made between the common themes of each religion. Students will also be able to recognize how certain ideas are represented in different ways in each of the religions. Drawing on a key art form from each religion, students will create a piece of artwork relating to each religion while also learning more about the elements of design, a key focus of any studio art classroom. Throughout the unit, the overall goals of the unit will be addressed through the different pieces of artwork students create. The specific goal for the studio art component of the unit will be for students to gain an understanding of the themes across the religions. Students will also make personal connections to the themes through the final project.
objectives
lesson plan
1. After studying the five main religions (Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam), students will identify and explain the different key symbols of these religions.
2. Taking their knowledge of the symbols of each religion, students will make connections between what the symbols of each religion represent.
3. Using materials such as paint and pencils, students will create an original symbol that is representative of the similar themes and coexistence of each religion, as well as themselves as an individual.
4. After completing their symbol project, students will describe in essay form the connections not only between the symbols used in their artwork, but also the connection of the artwork to themselves.
2. Taking their knowledge of the symbols of each religion, students will make connections between what the symbols of each religion represent.
3. Using materials such as paint and pencils, students will create an original symbol that is representative of the similar themes and coexistence of each religion, as well as themselves as an individual.
4. After completing their symbol project, students will describe in essay form the connections not only between the symbols used in their artwork, but also the connection of the artwork to themselves.
activity 1Students will research a Christian story and then create a stained glass window that represents their vision of the story.
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activity 2Students will create their own Hamsa based on the knowledge that they have on the history behind this symbol of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
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