Year 6 - Art and design
Develop a design for an arpillera
War and conflict in art: textiles
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Unit Summary
This unit can be linked with pupils' studies in other curriculum areas on World Wars. They will draw from observation and investigate how artists have responded to war and conflict through textiles, before using their personal ideas of conflict to create an appliqué panel.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to design an arpillera based on a story of conflict.
Key Notes
- Arpilleras are typically stitched or appliquéd textile scenes that have been used to depict conflict.
- Arpilleras have been used as activist art which gives a voice to people who might not otherwise be heard.
- Arpillera design might include materials and processes such as stitch, synthetic felt, needle felting and hessian.
Vocabulary To Learn
- arpillera: stitched or appliquéd textile scenes originating from Latin America
- activist art: art that tries to make a change
- design: when you plan and create something new
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Arpilleras generally avoid themes related to daily life or social issues.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Arpilleras are typically stitched or appliquéd textile scenes that have been used to depict conflict. Arpilleras have been used as activist art which gives a voice to people who might not otherwise be heard.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'arpillera'
stitched or appliquéd textile scenes originating from Latin America.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Arpilleras generally avoid themes related to daily life or social issues. Correction: Remind children that arpilleras are typically appliquéd textile scenes, showing everyday life, rural culture, or times of conflict. Arpilleras are sometimes used as activist art, especially in the context of human rights or social justice.
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