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Day of the Dead is.......

Write down key words you think might relate to the title Day of the Dead

‘The Day of the Dead’

Learning Objectives:To create day of the dead inspired art

I can review existing day of the dead artI can select styles and techniques to generate art in a similar

styleI can peer review artworks using the thinking hats

Brainstorm everything you can remember about or want to learn about the day of the dead festival.

What is the day of the Dead?

• More than 500 years ago, when the Spanish landed in what is now Mexico, they saw native Indians practicing a ritual that seemed to mock death.

• Listen Carefully

The Day of the Dead

• A ritual known today as Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, had been practiced by the local people for at least 3,000 years.

• The Spaniards tried to stamp out the ritual but were unsuccessful.

• It is still celebrated in Mexico and certain parts of the USA.

What is The Day of The Dead?

• It is a time to celebrate the dead.• A time when Mexican families remember their

dead, and the continuity of life. • The Spanish priests moved the ritual so that

it came at the same time as the Christian holiday of Halloween (in Spanish: "Día de Todos Santos,")

• As a result, the Mexicans now celebrate the Day of the Dead during the first two days of November rather than at the beginning of summer.

What happens in the celebrations?

• The day’s activities consist of visits by families to the graves of their close kin.

• At the gravesites family members start by sprucing up the gravesite, decorating it with flowers, setting out and enjoying a picnic, and interacting socially with other family and community members who gather at the cemetery.

• Families remember the departed by telling stories about them.

What happens in the celebrations?

• The Day of the Dead is a time for the dead to return home and visit loved ones, feast on their favorite foods and listen to their favorite music.

• In the homes, family members

honour their deceased with

ofrendas or offerings which

may consist of photographs,

bread, other foods, flowers,

toys and other symbolic offerings.

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What have you found out about Day of the Dead?What qualities do the images have?Do the colours/ pattern make you think of death?What do we normally associate with death?

Main: On paper create your own Day of the Dead Skull DesignUsing the posters as reference to design your own skull: include the traditional pattern, bright colours

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Cut out your design and create a background for which to put it on. Create a character that reflects the skull you have designed. Make up what they like, music food etc and stick your skull on top.

Peer assessExplain your artistic choices to someone in your house. •A red hat comment - It made me feel___ because.•A green hat comment- I like how Ihave____ because•A blue hat comment- Next time I could____ because____