The sixth grade has been creating masks in art class and recently took a field trip to the RISD Museum to explore exhibits highlighting different uses of masks throughout history and cultures. The students thoroughly enjoyed themselves as they got to learn about textiles and materials used around the world to create these beautiful pieces of art!
The galleries brought students through many historical moments, including an Ancient Egypt exhibit that held items from 2,300 years ago, Indigenous tribes in our modern history, and even artists from the local area within the past two years. During this trip, our tour guide, Marani, was intentional with her lessons for Sophia students. Students had fun drawing the animals they saw in the galleries and made clay masks together while analyzing an art piece by RISD student Rose B. Simpson.
