Teachers' Notes


Key Stage 2: Art Portraits and Images at Blenheim Palace During the visit Blenheim teaching staff lead the children in the observation and study of a range of images in the magnificent Palace collection. We are able to respond to any study topic request from teachers but the work, to reflect the Key Stage 2 curriculum will normally include: Different forms of image (painting, sculpture, tapestry, photographs) Why the image was made: choice of subjects Relationships: two or three people, families, groups and more Aspects of the subject's personality revealed through the interpretation of the image Expression, feeling and mood Interest and action Size and pose Impact of costume Using mixed media in class work Physical features (especially hands, eyes, gestures) Unusual and significant details Use of background Composition and arrangement: significance Images which tell a story Symbolism What there is for children to feel and think about

Key Stage 2: Art
Portraits and Images at Blenheim Palace

During the visit Blenheim teaching staff lead the children in the observation and study of a range of images in the magnificent Palace collection. We are able to respond to any study topic request from teachers but the work, to reflect the Key Stage 2 curriculum will normally include:

Different forms of image (painting, sculpture, tapestry, photographs)
Why the image was made: choice of subjects
Relationships: two or three people, families, groups and more
Aspects of the subject's personality revealed through the interpretation of the image
Expression, feeling and mood
Interest and action
Size and pose
Impact of costume
Using mixed media in class work
Physical features (especially hands, eyes, gestures)
Unusual and significant details
Use of background
Composition and arrangement: significance
Images which tell a story
Symbolism
What there is for children to feel and think about