By Jan Miller.

In this post, teacher Jan Miller uses the natural form of shells as a starting point, beginning with observational drawing and mark-making before moving onto sculptural making. The project gives pupils an opportunity for creative decision making, independent thought and working in 3-dimensions using just 2 materials. They worked spontaneously and intuitively with their hands. 

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Dancing to Art by Tate Gallery

“Corali, a leader in dance created by artists with a learning disability, have worked with Tate since 1998 and are experts in creatively taking up space in our galleries. We invited Paul, Sherri, Bethan and Dj from Corali to design performances in response to four artworks at Tate Britain. We wanted to show what happens when people have the freedom to enjoy the gallery however they want, and how this can open up new ways of responding to art.” – Tate Youtube

Watch the video with the pupils, and look at the images below. Find out how you can respond to art through dance. 

Improvisation 35 (1914) painting by Wassily Kandinsky

Claude Monet’s Impression, Sunrise (1872) famous painting. Original from Wikimedia Commons.

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