Cross in Art

Learning Objectives:
1. Explore the development of artistic representations of the crucifix through time
2. Consider what these artworks express about the meaning of suffering

Resources Include: 
- Fully editable PowerPoint Lesson
- Gallery Artwork - 9 pieces of art depicting the crucifixion, size A3 to be hung up for pupils to see.
- Gallery Visit - A worksheet for pupils to complete as they tour around the various artworks.
- Diamond 9 - Small versions of each artwork for pupils to arrange in a diamond 9 and stick in their books.
- Plenary - A set of three Scripture passages for pupils to match showing how they are best demonstrated by the various artworks.

Religious Education Directory Links:
D8.4.4 - Explore the development of the artistic representations of the crucifix through time and make links with the different beliefs these express about the meaning of suffering.

Scheme of Work: Year 8 Desert to Garden - Lesson 6 _______________________________________________________________________________

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