Teachers - Cross-Curricular

Tudors
The Ditchley Portrait:
Ideas and resources for on how to use Marcus Gheerhaerts famous portrait of Queen Elizabeth I. The painting can be found at The National Portrait Gallery.

- Topic web (The Ditchley Portrait)

The Ambassadors:
Hans Holbein’s portrait of two French Ambassadors is an excellent starting point for exploring identity and status in Tudor times. It also provides a fascinating insight into Tudor Clothing.

- Topic web (The Ambassadors)
- Background information on The Ambasador

Ghana
This project explores Ghanaian Adinkra patterns and makes use of resources and images supplied courtesy of Reading International Solidarity Centre. RISC works with schools and community organisations to raise the profile of international issues and promote action for sustainable development, equality and social justice.

- Ghana topic web
- About Ghana (presentation)
- Adinkra symbols: pictures, names and meanings
- Design a symbol worksheet

The Ancient Greeks
Titian’s famous painting ‘Bacchus and Ariadne’ is the starting point for this project exploring the Ancient Greeks. The painting is in The National Gallery.

- Topic web (Ancient Greeks)