Discover how artworks in the NGV Collection can be used to consider and construct multiple viewpoints, offering an accessible way to read ‘with’ and ‘against’ the grain. Develop a deeper understanding of embedded views and values within a work of art and learn to challenge these ideas through resistant interpretations in this virtual professional learning program for VCE Literature teachers.

Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: $20

Learning Objectives:

• Use artworks in the NGV Collection to explore multiple viewpoints and developing students’ skills in sharing, critiquing, writing and analysis.
• Develop strategies for analysing, interpreting and discussing NGV artworks from different cultural, historical and contemporary contexts.
• Compare and contrast the different approaches and techniques artists and writers use to create meaning.
• Discuss the ways that different views and values can influence the interpretation of selected NGV works.