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PYP Exhibition - Grade 5
Group logo
Group logo
Group name - smArt
Central idea -
Art expresses the outlook of people.
Lines of inquiry -
Expression through folk art (Connection)
Impact of folk art (Causation)
Different points of view on folk art (Perspective)
Provocation
Provocation
Provocation of the new unit began with two images displayed on the smartboard.
Each one of us shared our perspective on contents of each image, with justification.
Timeline of the journey
Timeline of the journey
We co-created the timeline of the group's journey, that would lead to the culmination of the exhibition.
We chose different forms for presenting our work - paintings, origami and embossed artwork.
Inquiry begins...
Inquiry begins...
We began our inquiry into different forms of folk art.
In order to facilitate the inquiry in a better manner, we were grouped into LOCAL and GLOBAL sub-groups.
The states taken up for LOCAL perspective were Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Haryana.
The countries taken for GLOBAL perspective were Japan, Italy, Mexico and Africa.
March 27 - April 1, 2023
March 27 - April 1, 2023
We started the week, with a reflection on a guest speaker session on the first Line of Inquiry. It was conducted by Meet sir ( Visual Arts facilitator).
We learnt about different types of national and international folk art, and about the ' folk art map' of India.
We researched deeper about different types of folk art.
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We tuned into our 2nd Line of Inquiry by attending a guest speaker session on the impact of folk art. The guest speaker was Bhargav sir ( Visual Arts facilitator).
We observed the impact of Japanese folk art on famous European artists like Claude Monet and Van Gogh. We also conducted deeper inquiry on the same.
Next, we completed our FA1.
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We started developing our individual works of folk art and their presentation on display boards. We used recycled sheets of paper for making the background of the boards.
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To understand how folk art is related to faith and beliefs, we interviewed Ms. Tannu Sharma, the mentor for the Faith PYP exhibition group.
The week was indeed filled with fun and learning - smArt that is!
Credits for inputs to blog write-up:
Roshan, Gavakshi, Suyash.
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April 3 - April 6, 2023
April 3 - April 6, 2023
Moving on, we improvised the presentation of our board work by incorporating ideas from the mentor.
We also interviewed the mentor of the PYPE group Fashion, Ms. Rimple Seth, in order to gain a first-hand experience about the impact of folk art on local and global fashion. During the discussion, the names of Pichwai and Warli came up as being popular art forms that have inspired customised fabric design.
Looking more closely at our local art, few members began to create the Sanjhi art by use of clay modelling. Sanjhi is a local art form of Haryana, also prevalent in few regions of UP, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The clay modelling provided us with an opportunity to present our work in a 3D medium.
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Having learnt about the impact of folk art, we moved to find out about perspective related to it – why is it important for folk art to be preserved and what is our responsibility towards it.
We displayed our understanding using the VTR - Compass points.
We attempted our second Formative Assessment (in Hindi) on the same.
In order to self-assess our learning, we reflected on the ATL skills that were used during engagements that were part of the process.
We also co-created a rough script to guide us in presenting our work to the audience.
We are now all excited for the final showcase next week!
Well - some work well done!
The final showcase
The final showcase
Our day
We showcased our understanding of folk art in different ways - paintings, embossed work, 3D clay modelling and Origami.
Each form of folk art had a unique appeal for the audience and captured their attention.
First panel and desk :
The local art of our region , Sanjhi art, was appreciated for its vibrant colours and vivid expression.
The Origami shapes , be it near the panel display or as 3D flowers decorating the dining hall , were difficult to miss.
The Akan art was the golden attraction - literally.
The Italian folk art painting was appreciated for its brilliant colours while the Mexican painting stood out in style!
Closely linked to faith , the Pichwai painting in the centre was an apt inspiration for both fashion and fabric creations.
The imitation of the sumi-e Japanese painting was beautiful, by way of its intricately drawn pine tree and the brilliant red Sun in the backdrop.
Madhubani art 'spoke' of its neatly drawn patterns while Tanjore painting stood out for its depiction of golden colour in a fine display of bright colours.
Second panel :
In the centre was placed the beautifully drawn 'Tree of life' which was an expression through Gond art.
It expressed how the members of the Gond tribe feel connected to their local surroundings. Another interpretation would be oneness of man with his environment.
Group members reflected on ATL skills that they had displayed during the process of exhibition and the impact of folk art on human lives.
Action for our group consisted of participation and advocacy, for promoting folk art and to encourage purchasing the artwork of local artists.
Although we captured the beautiful moments of our journey in pictures, the last one expresses it all!
Thank you
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