Margaret Preston for Secondary Students
Levels 7–VCE

Mon–Fri, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm
NGV Australia

Explore the bold and vibrant world of Australian artist Margaret Preston and discover how she used subject matter, colour, pattern, and design in innovative ways to create a distinctive modern style that explores Australian identity. Led by an NGV educator, students will explore Preston’s striking visual style, the cultural influences behind her work, and how artists continue to respond to her legacy today. Through lively discussion and close looking, students will consider how art can communicate ideas, shape identity and inspire new ways of seeing.

Students will:

• Discuss how Preston used the art elements and principles to communicate ideas and meaning
• Identify Preston’s distinctive subject matter, sources of inspiration and examine the relationship between artistic intention and visual language.
• Analyse how artworks reflect the social, cultural and historical contexts in which they are made and how interpretation can shift across time and audiences.

Duration: 1 hour
Cost: $28 per student

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We require four weeks notice for all bookings.

Changes to your booking must be made in writing. Changes can be made up to 14 days prior to your visit. Invoices will be sent prior to the visit. Full program fees will be incurred for late cancellations or amendments.

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We do not take tentative bookings. Bookings are considered firm at time of booking. Any amendments, including changes to participant numbers, must be made by email at least 14 days prior to the program. Invoices will be sent prior to the visit. Full program fees will be incurred for late cancellations or amendments. Payment must be paid at least one week prior to the visit.

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