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Self-Portrait, Mirrors and Metamorphosis! Lesson PlanSelf-Portrait, Mirrors and Metamorphosis! Lesson Plan
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National Gallery of Canada
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9th - 12th
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Self-Portrait, Mirrors and Metamorphosis!

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Using M.C. Escher's Hand with Reflecting Sphere as inspiration, learners create their own set of self-portraits using various reflective surfaces. The lesson begins with a discussion about portraiture and ends with a presentation of work or written reflection.

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self portraits, portraiture, escher, tessellations

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m.c. escher, self-portrait, reflection, portraiture, visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a slide show with a focus piece of art so that your class can see the work in greater detail
  • Extend the lesson by creating a self-portrait exhibit; pupils can do a gallery walk and comment on one another's work with sticky notes
  • Shift the focus and have learners draw pictures of one another once they are finished with their self-portraits

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  • Invites artists to play with portrayals of themselves and with various reflective materials

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