Kings & Queens Topic – Key Stage 2 ART / DT – Castles / Palaces Windsor Castle A castle is a large strong building, built in the past by a ruler or important person to protect the people inside from attack. They were both a home and a fortress. The biggest castle in England is Windsor Castle , one of the three homes of the Queen. Watch ‘A Mini Guide to Medieval Castles Animated History here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXXDThkJ3Ew Buckingham Palace A palace is a grand home, especially for royals. Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and workplace of the British monarch. It is in the centre of London, in the City of Westminster. The palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focus for the British people at times of national rejoicing and crisis. It was built in 1703 by John Sheffield, as a town house. It became the official London home of the family in 1837. It is owned by the State. Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. It is one of few working palaces in the world. Leading up to it is a ceremonial road, The Mall.
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Kings & Queens Topic – Key Stage 2
ART / DT – Castles / PalacesWindsor Castle
A castle is a large strong building, built in the past by a ruler or important person to protect the people inside from attack. They were both a home and a fortress.
The biggest castle in England is Windsor Castle, one of the three homes of the Queen.
Watch ‘A Mini Guide to Medieval Castles Animated History here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXXDThkJ3Ew
Buckingham Palace
A palace is a grand home, especially for royals.Buckingham Palace is the official London residenceand workplace of the British monarch.It is in the centre of London, in the City of Westminster.The palace is a setting for state occasions and royalhospitality. It has been a focus for the British people attimes of national rejoicing and crisis.
It was built in 1703 by John Sheffield, as a town house.It became the official London home of the family in1837. It is owned by the State. Buckingham Palace has775 rooms. It is one of few working palaces in the world.Leading up to it is a ceremonial road, The Mall.
*Can you create your own castle art inspired by the painting ‘Castle and the Sun’ by Paul Klee?
*Alternatively, you could design your own castle or Palace with unique features and either draw it with labels explaining the features or even make it with recyclable
materials?
You will need:
• Paper
• Pencils, pastels and paints
• Paintbrush
• Scissors / Glue
• Recyclable materials
You could use block printing, cut and stick geometric shapes or paint over pastels.
Key Questions
What do you think about the painting ‘Castle and the Sun’?
What colours and shapes have you used in your artwork?
What do you like about your artwork?
How could you improve your artwork?
Getting Started
Have a look at the ‘Castles’ attachments, including pictures and fact-files.
Paint like Paul Klee Castle and Sun Art Lessons:KS1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVfnesiV_cg KS2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAVhGlJBBxI
Paul Klee was a Swiss-German artist. He was one of the most famous painters of the 20th century. His work was influenced by Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism. He was also very interested in the theory of colour.Klee made over 10,000 paintings and drawings in his lifetime. His works are held in museums all over the world.
