Light and colour in Christian art
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Overview
Discover how light and colour is used within Christian art with this informative lesson. Using Westminster Abbey as a case study, find out more about some of the stained-glass windows, textiles and paintings. Finally, select one of three suggested craft activities to consolidate pupils’ understanding in a creative way. 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 find out why light and colour is important within churches
- To understand more about the use of colour in churches, focussing on stained-glass windows, textiles and paintings
- To create a piece of art inspired by light and colour in Christian art
