Futurism

According to Experts...

General Characteristics:

Futurism originated as an Italian 20th-century artistic, cultural, and literary movement but spread to other European countries, the United States, and Asia. New discoveries and technological progress allowed a different perception of time, this acceleration promoting the connection between different cultures. The workshop aims to learn about this fascinating artistic movement through “doing” and the representation of works by its most famous artists: Obey, Boccioni, Balla. The children get the sense that this is a cultural movement that ranges from art and photography to sculpture, and even gastronomy.

Specifically:

In these episodes spatial concepts are shown, such as perspective, right and  left, and abstract concepts such as movement and speed, making the workshop suitable for ages 7-8 and up. This age group has developed concrete but somewhat complex thinking. They already understand the principles of weight, volume, and matter, even though deductive abstract thinking is a cognitive ability reached around 12 years old (Piaget). The concrete and visual activity of the workshop allows younger children to follow it, focusing on graphic skills, material manipulation, and drawing. It involves illustration and cutting activities that enhance attention, concentration, relaxation, as well as playfulness. The diverse artistic forms contribute to critical thinking, well being, relaxation, self-expression, and emotional expression.

Skills:

• Attention
• Concentration
• Learning
• Relaxation
• Fine motor skills.