Exploring Occupations Through Art
Engage in a fascinating art activity where you draw individuals in various professions such as firefighter, florist, makeup artist, engineer, designer, and soldier. Compare your drawings with others to discuss similarities and differences, reflecting on gender stereotypes and societal expectations. Appreciate the uniqueness and beauty of diversity in different roles through artistic expression. Share insights on how each occupation is perceived and challenged through creativity.
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Warm up Activity Draw a person doing the job assigned to you: Firefighter Florist Make up Artist Engineer Designer Soldier
Find someone who drew the same occupation. Compare your drawings and be ready to share: How are your drawings the same? How are they different? Discuss why you drew that occupation a certain way.
Do your drawings look like the ones in this artwork? How are they similar? How are they different? What does your drawing reflect about your ideas of that occupation?
Lets read what the artist said about the painting. In this artwork, I created stereotypes. One of the people I drew is a female firefighter. Some people might say that this job is not feminine. Another person is a male makeup artist. People will say that it is not a common job for a male. Being Different Is Beautiful by: Alexandra Udovik, 8th Grade, Venice Middle School, Venice, Florida Teacher: Lisa Jodwalis Being different is nothing to be afraid of, stand out and show them who you are!
Look at the next work for a few moments, and then take turns sharing with your shoulder partner: What do you notice about the people in this painting? Be prepared to share out with the class.
Lets read what the artist said about the painting. Women and girls as actors and builders of an equal world over which they watch and deploy their full potential. This work reminds us of the important value of the contribution of women and girls to society when their rights are respected. It symbolizes a fair and shared world where everyone contributes to equality; it also represents the possibility for everyone to participate in the different spheres of society without discriminatory barriers. It means equal opportunities, an end to violence, harassment, and prejudice against women. Perched Above the World by: Tad Tangou Brice Ecole Nationale Sup rieure des Travaux Publics de Yaound Yaound , Cameroon
Lets read the quote paired with this painting. "An ordinary person accepts change for the better. An extraordinary person creates change to make things better." by: Iris Cross, Tunapuna, Trinidad and Tobago Perched Above the World by: Tad Tangou Brice Ecole Nationale Sup rieure des Travaux Publics de Yaound Yaound , Cameroon
Lunch Atop A Skyscraper New York, 1932
Lets Compare Lunch Atop a Skyscraper, 1932 Perched Above the World, 2022
Consider the artist statement and the quote paired with this painting: "An ordinary person accepts change for the better. An extraordinary person creates change to make things better." by: Iris Cross, Tunapuna, Trinidad and Tobago Write a paragraph to answer the following: What can I do to create change to make things better?
