[Design and Technology] FW: PD for PD&T and VCD teachers

[Robin Panousieris]

Napoleon: Revolution to Empire exhibition at the NGV St. Kilda Road.  

 

I went to the exhibition yesterday and there are so many different things to
see from fabulous military uniforms, and a gorgeous Empire dress that was
worn by a woman in Josephine's entourage.  She was tiny !  

 

The swords, silver work and jewellery include diamond encrusted tiaras.  I
compared these to the current contemporary jewellery exhibition that is
downstairs near the schools entrance.  It is a great comparison to see the
change in what we classify as "jewellery"

 

There are few chairs from the Napoleonic era as well, including a very
splendid throne that he sat on !  Again a comparison between these and the
permanent chair exhibition is great. 

 

Having attended a PD last year run by the NGV, I would recommend that
Product Design and Technology teachers book into the one on August 3rd as
going on previous experience, what you get for $130 is brilliant.  

 

The talks are both interesting and informative; time to catch up with peers
and wander around the exhibition at a quiet time and finally, great food at
a nearby restaurant - not a party pie to be seen.  

 

Treat your artistic soul and your tummy at these PDs.

 

Napoleon - Connections with the Design Curriculum

Fri 3 Aug, 10am-3.30pm

Recommended for teachers of VCD and Product Design and Technology

 

Explore Napoleon: Revolution to Empire and the NGV

Collection as a resource for Visual Communication and

Design and Product Design and Technology. 

 

Program begins with an exhibition introduction highlighting the unique

design and decorative arts of the Napoleonic era and how it was inspired by
classical art of the past and includes self-guided exhibition viewing. 

 

This is followed by a viewing and discussion of classical art and design in
the NGV Collection with NGV Educators and related practical workshop

applicable to the design curriculum.

 

Cost $130

 

Go on the NGV website and book in. 

 

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