Our Own Shadow Obelisk

Our Own Shadow Obelisk

Today we have monitored how shadows change throughout the day. We have been learning about how ancient Egyptians used obelisks to tell the time. We have chosen our Obelisk and observed the changes from first thing in the morning to lunchtime and then at the end of our...
Canopic Jars

Canopic Jars

This afternoon, we looked at the Ancient Egyptian canopic jars. We discussed their importance and which jar contained which body organ and the significance of the jar lids. We then sketched our own jar lids and sculpted them in clay.
Jackson Pollock Inspired Art

Jackson Pollock Inspired Art

Jackson Pollock dripped paint onto large canvases on the floor. This way of painting was called action painting because Pollock would move very quickly across the painting, dribbling the paint in long, wobbly lines. Sometimes he threw the paint onto the canvas- and...