Duration: 1.5 hours
Capacity: Maximum 30 pupils
Location: Museum galleries

About this session

What power do portraits hold?  How do they shape our personal and public identity? Through close looking and discussion with our museum educator, your pupils will encounter famous and intriguing portraits by artists such as Velázquez and Rembrandt. They will consider the impact and meaning of portraits today and the creative choices artists make. Your pupils will also sketch out their ideas for further creative exploration back in the classroom.

What will your pupils learn?

• To produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences.
• To become more confident in talking about art.
• To evaluate and analyse paintings using the language of art and design.

Curriculum links 

• KS1/2: Art and Design

"The students were completely focused and loved the session. Many have never had the opportunity to visit before and were enthralled."

Year 4 Teacher