Young Philosophers | What is Art?

Fri 3 Jun 22, 9.30am–11am

Past program

Free

This program takes place virtually

Levels 5 & 5

Thinking caps on! Young Philosophers is a fun and challenging experience using works in the NGV Collection to inspire creative and critical thinking. Learn about how philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein endeavoured to define art, explore artworks that challenge traditional definitions of art and create your own mini-folio of ideas.

Presented with four NGV artworks, students will use questioning techniques and Artful Thinking routines to philosophically explore ideas. After exploring each artwork, students will participate in a reflection activity and develop their mini-folio of work. Students will participate through the chat function and the mini-folios will be shared on Padlet after the event.

Learning Objectives

Use thinking and questioning tools including Artful Thinking routines from Harvard University’s Project Zero.
Discuss big ideas using art in the NGV Collection as a provocation.
Listen and respond to comments and views constructively and thoughtfully.
Experiment with philosophical ideas through writing, drawing and pictorial models.
Document and present a virtual mini-folio of ideas.

This program is part of Creative Catalyst, a program for high ability students attending Victorian Government schools.

The National Gallery of Victoria is a proud partner of the Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series, an initiative of the Department of Education and Training (DET) that provides opportunities for high-ability students in Victorian government schools.