What Is a Monster? Interpreting, Perceiving, & Making Meaning

Students noticed that artists used different techniques to establish the presence of a monster. Mismatched bodies, distortion, animal characteristics, and emotional cues such as fear, despair, and beauty revealed how artists may have felt about monsters. With support, students made personal connections to themselves, the world around them, and to other artworks and stories. Themes such as duality, identity, belonging, and societal norms emerged through discussion. Using a variety of printmaking techniques, including monoprinting with acrylic sheets and relief printing with foam and lino, students explored how varied lines convey meaning.

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