Lesson Planning

Understand that one of the most unique things about the Benin civilisation was their art. Explore their cast bronze objects. Understand that their art had symbolic meanings and were made by skilled craftsmen. Have a go at casting or making a hip mask, bell, or figurine and present them in an assembly.

Teaching Outcomes:

• To find out about the symbolism in Benin art.
• To plan and make replica pieces of art from Benin.
• To make art in the style of Benin bronze-making.

Children will:

• Use their knowledge of Benin artwork to design a replica
• Sketch a design for an artwork
• Make a model of a Benin artwork