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Artwork Adjectives

Choose an artwork on The Strand. Write down some words that describe the artwork. Write down as many as you can think of in two minutes.

Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that relies on syllables for its poetic structure. Count the syllables in each of your descriptive words. Write a haiku by choosing words to fit the structure below: First line: 5 syllables Second line: 7 syllables Last line: 5 syllables

If you speak a different language at home, you can do this activity in your home language.

Incarcerate! Jan Hynes

Artists often incorporate symbols into their artworks. These symbols convey meaning to the viewer.

Have a look around The Strand. What symbols can you see? These may be in artworks, Strand signage, restaurants, and more. Sketch the different types of symbols you can see below:

Discuss the use of symbols in the following contexts:

Brands | Renaissance Art | Social Media | Emergencies | Activism