Catholic Art Treasures We Love
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Catholic Art Treasures We Love
Beautiful Catholic art from around the world Learning about colours, shapes and lines Year 2 Art and Faith Journey
What Makes Art Special?
Colours make us feel happy or calm Shapes can be round, square or pointy Lines can be straight, curvy or zigzag Artists use these to tell stories
Beautiful Stained Glass Windows
Made from pieces of coloured glass Bright reds, blues, yellows and greens Light shines through to make rainbows Tell stories about Jesus and saints
Color Hunt Activity
Look around our classroom Find something red like the stained glass Find something blue like Mary's dress Find something gold like a halo
The Holy Cross - Our Special Symbol
Two lines that cross each other Reminds us of Jesus's love Can be made from wood or metal Sometimes decorated with beautiful patterns
The Fish - Secret Christian Symbol
Early Christians drew fish as a secret sign Simple curved lines make the fish shape The fish has a special meaning about Jesus Still used in churches today
What Shapes Can You See?
In the cross - what shapes do you see? In the fish - are the lines straight or curved? In stained glass - can you spot triangles? What's your favorite shape in Catholic art?
Beautiful Paintings of Jesus
Artists paint Jesus with kind, loving eyes They use soft colors like blues and whites Jesus often has a golden circle (halo) around his head The paintings help us feel peaceful and loved
Warm and Cool Colors in Catholic Art
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Draw Your Own Fish Symbol
Use your finger to trace in the air first Start with one curved line Add another curved line to complete the fish You can add patterns inside if you want
Art Helps Us Pray and Feel Close to God
Beautiful colors and shapes in Catholic art help our hearts feel peaceful and remind us of God's love for us
What We Learned Today
Catholic art uses beautiful colors and shapes Stained glass windows tell stories with light The cross and fish are special symbols Art helps us feel close to God We can create our own meaningful art too