Armand Point and Islamic Architecture
Teachers Notes
This is a Yorkshire World Collections object, one of 100 chosen by young people aged 16-24, as part of the London Cultural Olympiad programme Stories of the World.
This painting An Arab Weaver was painted in Algeria by Armand Point in 1886. It shows a scene in Algeria, North Africa, possibly of a family group working and relaxing in a domestic courtyard. The painting has an elaborately carved calligraphic frame.
Curriculum Links:
KS3 Art and Design -
Unit 7B What's in a building? Exploring and developing ideas
Unit 10 Visiting a museum/gallery or site
Learning objective:
Students should learn to discuss and question critically, and select from a range of visual and other information to help them develop ideas for independent work
Inspiring Learning For All - learning objectives
- Knowledge and Understanding
- Skills
- Activity, Behaviour and Progression
- Enjoyment, Inspiration and Creativity
- Attitudes and Values
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