Peter PURVES SMITH
The pond (1940)
oil on canvas
71.7 x 92.0 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Joseph Brown Collection. Presented through the NGV Foundation by Dr Joseph Brown AO OBE, Honorary Life Benefactor, 2004
2004.210

Young at Art
Levels K-2

Mon–Fri, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm

Levels K-2

NGV International & NGV Australia

Inspire wonder through art and play. Immerse young learners in the magical world of art through sensory activities which focus on stories, emotions and ideas. Together, build curiosity and feed the imagination as you discover a myriad of narratives on display within the Gallery.

Duration: 1 hour

Cost: $10 per student

Learning Objectives

  • Identify and discuss how ideas and emotions are expressed in artworks from different times and places.
  • Describe ways in which artists respond to stories and events with reference to works in the NGV collection.
  • Reflect on emotions and experiences and speculate about how they could be used to inspire art.

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