The Myth ACE vwo 5

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ACE vwo 5

THE MYTH

THIS LESSON

Introduction

Assignment -  Greek myth

Examples of Greek myth in art

Assignment - Greek myth - START

MYTHOLOGY AND ART AND CULTURE

There are countless gods, heroes and demons. They are to be found in literature, painting and sculpture as well as in religious practives and daily customs and have quietly influenced the decisions and actions of men.

ASSIGNMENT 

1    Read and research a Greek myth (start sketching first ideas)

2   Write a short summary of your myth

3   Make a pictorial story / wordless graphic novel of your myth 

4   Find 5 examples for your myth in art.

5   Present your work during an oral exam

INDIVIDUAL

ASSESSMENT 

(oral examen in groups of 4 pupils, teacher will form groups)

1   Give a short summary of your myth

2  Show your wordless novel.

3  Show 5 examples for your myth in art

         (form/give your opinion)

4   Discuss the purpose of origin myths

WORDLESS GRAPHIC NOVEL

TODAY WE ARE OPEN-MINDED

We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

GREEK MYTHS IN ART

ICARUS

ICARUS

NARCISSUS

GREEK MYTHS

Theogony: Clash of the Titans. According to Hesiod's Theogony, in the beginning, there was only Chaos. ...

Τhe Three Sisters of Fate. ...

Prometheus and the Theft of Fire. ...

Pandora's Box. ...

The Abduction of Persephone by Hades. ...

The Name Giving of Athens. ...

Theseus and the Minotaur. ...

Daedalus and Icarus.

WORDLESS GRAPHIC NOVEL

HOW TO START

1. Study other comics and graphic novels.

2. Read and research a Greek myth. Write a short summary of your myth (start sketching first ideas). You could use: 

https://greektraveltellers.com/blog/30-of-the-most-famous-tales-from-greek-mythology

3. Organize your panels, or use a graphic novel template.

4. Now you need to draw and design 

the page(s).

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or use an online comic strips maker

PHOTO COLLAGE

Create a photoshop collage of your myth.

Photoshop yourself into the picture.

EARLY
FINISHER