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Philosophy & Art in the Stedelijk Museum – Mariam Cahn & Sophie’s World

Welcome everyone to this class! In this lesson, we will explore the connection between art and philosophy. We’ll examine the work of Mariam Cahn and relate it to ideas from Sophie’s World.

What stands out to you in this artwork? (Color, emotion, style?)

What is real?
Sophie learns about different ideas about the world. How do we know if something is real or not? Can our senses trick us?

Yes our senses can trick us

No i dont think our senses can trick us

i have no idea

Sophie discovers that she is a character in a story. Do you think we truly make our own choices, or is everything already decided for us?

We make our own choices

Everything is already decided for us

I think we got some of both

What makes a good life?
Different philosophers have ideas about what a good life is. Do you think happiness is the most important thing, or is there something more? PS this is the last question about the book!

Who is Mariam Cahn?

1. A philosoper
2. An artist
3. A museum director

What is a central theme in her work?

1. Politics
2. Emotion and identity
3. Sciene

What is a key idea from Sophie’s World?

1. Art is only beautiful if it is realistic
2. Philosophy helps us understand art better
3. Art and philosophy have nothing to do with each other

Look at the Stedelijk site and choose a work of art from Miriam Cahn that appeals to you

www.stedelijk.nl

Give your own opinion!

Now I want you to discuss using your chosen artwork. You are going to decide if you agree or disagree with these 3 questions/statements. You have 7 minutes and then we are going to discuss this as a class!

• "Art should be understandable to everyone."
• "An artwork without philosophy is meaningless."
• "Mariam Cahn’s paintings show more emotion than classical artworks."
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plato 

Aristotle

Existentialism 

Emotion 

Theory of forms and Abstract art 

Figurative Art

Expression 

Mariam Cahn's Style

Realism 

Now it's your turn!

Create a drawing in the style of Mariam Cahn, inspired by a philosophical idea from Sophie’s World. Add a short explanation of your artwork. You have 15 minutes, so show me your best drawing and email this to; [e-mail]