I tried asking questions to students as well as create groups and have them discuss by themselves. The answers from the group discussion derives in-depth answers than the individual answering the questions.
Before showing “The canvas on the moon”, I told them to draw their own picture of the same title. In front of the “The canvas on the moon”, I asked students the difference between his/her painting and Cai’s painting. They were very creative.
I show Mandala located in the permanent collection gallery then show the video of Cai’s Mandala explosion video and painting.
After seeing Cai’s black & white and color works, I made a group favoring black & white and color works whey prefer black & which or color. Very good responses.
I let them watch the video in the 1st gallery, but student had hard time grasping Cai’s work process. So I used touring aids canvas and stencil to explain his work process, and they understood better that way.
More I give tours, better I get. Yey!
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