In our Art History main lesson in Class 9, we journeyed through the classical Greek and Roman era, the medieval period, and the Renaissance. We engaged with the soul of each period through sculpture, architecture, and painting.

From the harmonious proportions and idealised forms of Greek and Roman art, to the deeply religious and spiritual expressions of the medieval period, and the rebirth of humanism and individual expression in the Renaissance, students experienced the evolution of human consciousness reflected in artistic movements.

Students learned how to compare and contrast artworks, as well as how to analyse a piece of art. They also created some beautiful drawings throughout their main lesson books inspired by Greek and Roman sculptures and beautiful Renaissance paintings.

We connected these eras not only to historical developments but to the deeper spiritual impulses that influenced the creation of art, encouraging students to develop a reverence for the artistic process and the cultural forces that shaped these timeless works.

Diane Harnett
Visual Arts & Ceramics Teacher