An introduction to Christian art

Key stage

KS2

Subject

Religious Education

Collection

Christian art

Format

PPT (1mb), PDF (1mb)

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Photograph of Christian wall paintings with the Chapter House at Westminster Abbey, representing an introduction to Christian art

Overview

Use this introduction lesson to talk about different Christian art that you might see within a church. Explore the different reasons why Christian art is created, who makes it and who benefits from it. This lesson is accompanied by more detailed teacher notes, designed to expand on key points that you may wish to discuss further.

Learning objectives

  • To introduce what Christian art is and the reasons why it is created
  • To understand a brief history of art within Christianity
  • To discuss the different types of artists who make it
  • To think about who benefits from art in church