Artists throughout history have delved into the intricate exploration of identity, transcending mere visual representation to capture the essence of who they are. Identity, far beyond superficial portrayals, constitutes a complex terrain for art educators to navigate.
This worksheet introduces the theme of Modern and Traditional inspired by the paintings of Amrita Sher-Gil who explored cultural fusion in her artworks in the early 20th century. Her work draws from her dual heritage and traditional roots and blends western modernist influences. Children who are growing up in a different time and or country to their parents may only know about the traditions of their ancestral roots from rituals and stories passed down to them via their parents and grandparents. This task invites students to travel either backwards or forwards to a different time and reimagine what a group of friends from their community might be doing at that time.
This is 1 workshop from a set of 7 which help students investigate how artists explore the theme of Identity in their art. Whether used as standalone lessons to ignite curiosity or as launching pads for more in-depth studies, our worksheet is crafted to add depth to the exploration of identity within the art curriculum.