As we've been recently studying World War 1 and World War Two (and our projects are almost ready for presentation!), Ms. Kirby chose art lessons that were related to our theme.
First, we learned about propaganda posters, which were used to influence the public in different ways. During World Wars One and Two, propaganda posters were used on both sides in order to…
- Recruit men to join the army;
- Recruit women to work;
- Encourage people to save food and not to waste it;
- Keep spirits high;
- Promote the leaders and government.
Having examined some real propaganda posters, we set about making our own. They turned out very well!
First, we learned about propaganda posters, which were used to influence the public in different ways. During World Wars One and Two, propaganda posters were used on both sides in order to…
- Recruit men to join the army;
- Recruit women to work;
- Encourage people to save food and not to waste it;
- Keep spirits high;
- Promote the leaders and government.
Having examined some real propaganda posters, we set about making our own. They turned out very well!
We also learned about the Blitz in London during WW2. We talked about the bombing that the British people in cities had to endure during the war. They had to use blackout curtains and bomb shelters, and many children were evacuated from the cities to the countryside. We created a silhouetted skyline of London using black card and layered it over a sunset. We had to use very intricate and careful cutting to create all the buildings and shapes of the skyline. Some people added planes and bombs, and we also used crepe paper and chalk pastels to create the effect of the smoke and fires caused by the bombs. These masterpieces are displayed in the main school! Why not have a look when you're passing by?