Students of Form 3 went for a field trip to the craft museum at Pragati Maidan on 24th
April, 2013. This was to further their enquiry on the theme-How we express
ourselves and the following central idea-
‘Through arts people use different
forms of expression to convey their uniqueness as human beings’. Despite the warm weather, students were
excited and were all geared up for interacting with the artisans and their
artistic expressions. On reaching the place they were quite fascinated with
clay, mud and mirror art work in every nook and corner of the place, from
different states of India. On keenly observing the art work on walls they were able to make connections with
how every piece of
art depicted the culture, habits and occupation of the society. The simple ways of celebrating everyday
activities in villages and tribal areas was visible in all pieces of art
and craft in the museum. Some students
were quick to make links to their learning in class. It was in fact a delight
to watch the young learners enjoy a visit to a place conveying abstract ideas.
They were able to identify the fact that
each piece of art depicted stories of a
specific culture.
Carvings on doors and ceilings and practice of decorating
animals in earlier times amazed the little ones. The King’s massive carriage
was really appreciated and students were eager to sit in it. Artefacts made out
of cloth and thread work, carvings on elephant tusks and sandal wood reflected
the grandeur of the times. Students enjoyed the field trip and have surely
gathered information which will help them think deeply about forms of art and
how people express every emotion and feeling through it in unique ways.
