Painted family portraits

Flore C.E. Primary School

Both Foundation-aged children (3-5 years) and Key Stage 2 pupils (8-11 years) from Flore C. E. Primary School, Northampton, painted family portraits using 'The Marquise de Seignelay and Two of her Sons' as a starting point.

The younger children painted individual portraits of family members from photographs and memory. Each personal depiction describes the character of a loved one.

The older pupils tackled painting group portraits. These were carefully composed in preliminary sketches. Different family units and dynamics were discussed, and final images were made.

Curriculum areas covered: art, citizenship, speaking and listening (part of the National Literacy Strategy)
Key skills: working together, literacy