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Mythology in the Painted Hall 3 Greek Mythology in the Painted Hall 4 Before the Workshop 4 Myths and Masks Workshop Outline 5 Curriculum Links 6 Mythology in the Painted Hall 3 Greek mythology in the Painted Hall 4 Before the workshop 4 Myths and masks workshop outline 5 Curriculum links 6 Map of the site with key locations 7 How to get to us 7 Coach information 8 Pre-visits and site opening times 8 Accessibility 8 Cancelling your visit 8 Meeting point 9 Behaviour 9 Running late 9 Facilities – lunch space, toilets, our shop 9 Risk assessment and supervision 10 In an emergency and first aid 10 Equipment and insurance 10 Selection of ideas for activities and worksheets 11 MYTHS AND MASKS TEACHERS' PACK PAGE 3 Artist Sir James Thornhill’s designs include numerous mythological figures throughout the Painted Hall. The most concentrated area is on the ceiling in the lower hall. This oval area shows The Triumph of Peace and Liberty over Tyranny. The painting shows the Protestant monarchs William III and Mary II liberating Europe from the tyranny of the Catholic King of France, Louis XIV. William tramples on the French King, receives the olive branch from Peace and hands the red cap of liberty to Europe. The English monarchs are enthroned in heaven, surrounded by the Virtues. Above them, Apollo drives the chariot of the Sun. This provides the light source for the painting and draws attention to William and Mary under the canopy. At the bottom of the oval are Athena and Heracles expelling the vices from heaven. Medusa the gorgon is also pictured here. James Thornhill painted the different seasons and the signs of the Zodiac around the oval. The seasons are also personified by Greek figures, for example, Dionysus represents autumn. Outside the oval area, in the four corners of the lower hall, four gods and goddesses represent the elements of fire, air, earth and water. Zeus is associated with fire, Hera with air, Demeter with the earth and Poseidon with water. Artemis, goddess of the moon, also appears next to the Spanish galleon on the east end of the lower hall. Poseidon, the god of the sea, appears several times throughout the Painted Hall. This is not surprising since the Painted Hall was designed for old and injured sailors, and they would identify most with this particular god. In the upper hall he appears twice, once meeting William of Orange at Torbay on the south wall, and secondly on the ceiling. Hera with her peacock also appears on the ceiling next to Zeus in his flowing gold cloak, with Heracles above. On the west wall Hermes, messenger to the gods, points to an inscription referring to the new royal dynasty painted below: the Hanoverians. MYTHS AND MASKS TEACHERS' PACK PAGE 4 Artist Sir James Thornhill was following the continued interest in the classical world which began in Renaissance Europe. Greek society, including its art and culture, was seen by educated people in the 14th and 15th centuries as the pinnacle of enlightened learning and knowledge, so a display of artworks in the Greek or Roman style were a way of reinforcing your own (or your patron’s) knowledge and sophistication, and were designed to impress. In addition, the Greek stories were familiar to many. Because the characters involved always appear in artworks with their particular symbols, they were easily recognisable even to those who were unable to read and write. Before the workshop, you may wish to discuss the following areas with your class: • Who were the ancient Greeks and where did they live? • What did they invent? (Olympic games, drama, words we still use today.) • Which gods did the ancient Greeks worship and why? The following characters will be highlighted in the Painted Hall. It may be useful to introduce them to your class before your visit. • Zeus – king of the gods. • Hera – queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and childbirth. • Apollo – god of light, music, healing and prophecy. • Poseidon – god of the sea. • Athena – goddess of wisdom, arts and crafts and warfare. • Medusa – gorgon. • Heracles/Hercules – superhuman hero. • Hermes – messenger to the gods. MYTHS AND MASKS TEACHERS' PACK PAGE 5 In this lively storytelling session led by a member of the ORNC learning team, children will investigate the gods, goddesses, monsters and heroes that appear in the Painted Hall. This session links directly to both the study of Ancient Greeks in history and Myths and Legends in Literacy. A drama extension activity is available for this Workshop. Please contact the learning team for more information. The aim of this session is to engage pupils with the Greek characters and stories depicted in the Painted Hall and to use this as inspiration to create a mask. The first part of the workshop is a storytelling and role play session that explores the myths behind some of the Greek characters depicted in the Painted Hall. Pupils will then each make a mask of a Greek character they have learnt about during the session. MYTHS AND MASKS TEACHERS' PACK PAGE 6 Our workshop content can be found within the following curriculum links but does not necessarily cover the full scope of the content to which the link statement refers. English: Lower Key Stage 2: Reading - comprehension Pupils should be taught to develop positive attitudes to reading and understanding of what they read by: Increasing their familiarity with a wide range of books, including fairy stories, myths and legends, and retelling some of these orally. Preparing poems and play scripts to read aloud and to perform, showing understanding through intonation, tone, volume and action. Upper Key Stage 2: Reading - comprehension Pupils should be taught to maintain positive attitudes to reading and understanding of what they read by: Increasing their familiarity with a wide range of books, including myths, legends and traditional stories, modern fiction, fiction from our literary heritage, and books from other cultures and traditions. Preparing poems and plays to read aloud and to perform, showing understanding through intonation, tone and volume so that the meaning is clear to an audience. History: Upper Key Stage 2: A local history study: Pupils should be taught about: A study of an aspect of history of a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality Upper Key Stage 2: A study of an aspect or theme in British History that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066 Pupils should be taught about: The legacy of Greek or Roman culture (art, architecture or literature) on later periods in British history Art: Key Stage 2: Pupils should be taught: To improve their mastery of art & design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials. MYTHS AND MASKS TEACHERS' PACK PAGE 7 By Docklands Light Railway: From Bank, Tower Gateway, Stratford, Beckton, Woolwich and Lewisham to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich. By London Underground: Take the Jubilee Line to Canary Wharf or Heron Quays and change to the Docklands Light Railway. By Rail: From Cannon Street and London Bridge to Greenwich. By River: Greenwich is just four miles downstream from Tower Bridge. Regular riverboat services are now available from Westminster, Embankment and Tower Piers to Greenwich. Thames Clipper run an express service with a boat every 20 minutes. By Car: From the M25 via the A2 or M11/A12 Blackwall Tunnel. Car parking Park Row and Cutty Sark Gardens. By Bus: Buses 129, 180, 177, 188, 286 and199 pass near the Old Royal Naval College. MYTHS AND MASKS TEACHERS' PACK PAGE 8 Coaches are not permitted to drop off or park on site. Please use either the public car park along Park Row at the east end of the site, or the bus stop along King William Walk at the west end of the site, to drop off and pick up. Please note that King William Walk is a very busy stretch of pavement. See below for Greenwich coach parking. Contact Greenwich Tourist Information on 0870 608 2000 for more information. Greenwich (Stockwell Street, Greenwich, SE10 9JN) 5 bays. Free, max stay 20 mins (no return within 1 hour) Operational, 0900 - 1700 Mon-Sat, 0900 - 1800 Sun. Greenwich (Norman Road, Greenwich, SE10 9QB) 3 bays. Free. Check local signs for operational hours and details. Greenwich Park (Charlton Way, Blackheath, SE3) Free, max stay 4 hours. Check local signs for operational hours. Greenwich (Park Row/ Romney Road, Greenwich, SE10 9NL) 1 bay. Paid. Check local signs for operational hours and details. If you would like to arrange a pre-visit with a member of the learning team please contact us on 020 8269 4725 or email [email protected] If you would like to carry out a pre-visit independently, the Visitor Centre, and Chapel are open daily from 10am to 5pm. If you of your class have any accessibility needs or requirements please inform the learning team so any necessary preparations can be made for you where possible. You may also wish to view the Plan Your Visit section of our website. If you need to cancel or rearrange your visit please contact the learning team on 020 8269 4725 as soon as possible. Please note that if you are cancelling a costumed actor interpreter session (A day in the life of a Greenwich Pensioner, Tudor Study Day) less than one month in advance, a cancellation fee of £150 will be incurred. MYTHS AND MASKS TEACHERS' PACK PAGE 9 On the day please bring your class/es to the meeting point detailed in your confirmation letter. This will be in the Visitor Centre. You may find it helpful to print a copy of the site map in the Planning Your Visit section of this pack. Adults accompanying students are responsible for the behaviour of the group at all times, particularly in Discover Greenwich or when undertaking a self-led trail of the site.
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