How Are Objects Used as Symbols In The Coronation Ceremony?
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Explore the language of symbolism and investigate how symbols have been used by monarchs throughout the ages in art, portraiture and in the Coronation ceremony. Develop your own symbols to represent the core values which young people feel are most relevant for Britain today.
National Curriculum Links
- To use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination.
- To learn about the work of a range of artists, craft makers and designers, describing the differences and similarities between different practices and disciplines, and making links to their own work.
- Changes within living memory.
- Events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how symbols can be used to convey a message or meaning.
- Explore the symbolism of some of the objects traditionally used within the coronation ceremony.
- Develop their own symbols to represent the cores values which they feel are most relevant for Britain today.
Resource Information
Key Stage
- KS1 (age 5-7)
- KS2 (age 7-11)
Subjects
- History
- Art & Design
Topic
- Historic Environment
- 20th & 21st Century
Type
- Lessons Plans
Palace
- Tower of London
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This assembly explores the question What is a coronation? and the significance of the Coronation of HM King Charles III as an important historical and national event. Students will find out what happens at a coronation ceremony and will explore key rituals and symbols, including the Coronation Regalia.
This assembly explores the question What is a coronation? and the significance of the Coronation of HM King Charles III as an important historical and national event.