Art Lesson: Exploring home, nostalgia, resilience, and symbolism in Art

Art Lesson: Exploring home, nostalgia, resilience, and symbolism in art

Dr Joshua Y'Barbo (2025) via 5MinuteLessonPlan.co.uk



Home in the Wind (I Don't Like it in the Wind) (2025) by Joshua Y'Barbo. 
Digital Print, Acrylic and Enamel on Canvas. 178 cm x 118.89 cm.

Big Picture

This lesson will engage pupils in exploring home, nostalgia, resilience, and connection themes through various creative outlets such as art, design, poetry, and performance.

Objectives

Understand and appreciate home, nostalgia, resilience, and connection through artistic expression. Create a visual representation that conveys personal feelings and experiences related to the themes explored.

Stickability

Key concepts: Home, Nostalgia, Resilience, Connection; Visual representation of emotions and experiences.

Assessment for Learning

Assessment can be done through peer feedback on artwork, a reflective journal entry, or a group discussion where students explain their creative choices.

Adaptability

  • SEN - provide visual aids and one-on-one support
  • Fast progressors - encourage deeper analysis and additional creative tasks
  • Extra support - offer simplified instructions and examples
  • EAL learners - utilise visual aids, gestures, and simple language.

Keywords

Home, Nostalgia, Resilience, Hope, Connection, Art, Design, Poetry, Performance.

Literacy/Numeracy

Students will engage in written reflection on their creative process and emotions, incorporating elements of literacy. Numeracy can be integrated through measurements and proportions in their art.

Resources

Art supplies (paper, pencils, paints, etc.), journals or reflective writing materials, examples of relevant artwork, and, if possible, access to a performance space.

Learning Episodes 

  1. Introduction to themes and symbolism; Journaling activity to reflect on personal connections to home, nostalgia, resilience, and connection.
  2. Create visual representations in a chosen art form or mixed media approach; Discuss, share and explain artwork.
  3. Closing reflection on how the creative process helped explore and express emotions related to the themes; Peer feedback session.



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