The curious art of puppetry
I can create an imaginative puppet that uses shape and pattern to tell a story.
The curious art of puppetry
I can create an imaginative puppet that uses shape and pattern to tell a story.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A puppet is a hand-made figure, human, animal, or abstract form, that is controlled by a person.
- Puppets come in different forms, they can be 2D or 3D, can be made from different materials and come in various sizes.
- Puppets use human characteristics to convey a type of personality; these can play into stereotypes of people.
- Puppets can tell stories, challenge ideas, and promote political change.
Keywords
Puppet - a hand-made figure, human, animal, or abstract form, that is controlled by a person
Geometric - regular, mathematical shapes like circles, squares, and triangles with clear, defined edges
Organic - free-flowing, irregular, and natural curves
Common misconception
Puppets are only used for children's entertainment.
Different cultures use puppets to tell important stories, share cultural traditions, perform rituals, and even address social or political issues. Puppets can express powerful ideas and emotions, not just for fun but also to convey deeper messages.
Equipment
White paper, scissors, pencils, black or dark paper (for background contrast), ink or watercolour, paintbrushes, water pots, pens.
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Large scale, controlled by multiple people and used in parades.
Controlled by strings, often used for detailed movements.
Worn on the hand and directly controlled by the puppeteer.
Controlled by rods, allowing fluid movements of limbs.
Exit quiz
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