Starter quiz
- Which statement best describes who can be an artist or craftsperson?
- Only people who have been to art school can be considered artists.
- Anyone can be an artist or craftsperson, no matter their experience. ✓
- Artists need to follow strict rules to be recognised by art galleries.
- Only professional artists can make art that is displayed.
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- What is the most accurate description of quilting?
- stitching layers of material together often to create a blanket ✓
- painting patterns onto fabric to create an art piece
- sewing small fabric shapes to make a single layer of fabric
- wrapping fabric around objects to make sculptures
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- What does decoration refer to?
- something that adorns, enriches, or beautifies ✓
- something that uses a tool to create objects
- something that measures shapes or sizes
- something that organises materials in a space
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- Symbols are often simplified shapes that help to represent big ideas or concepts in a more ______ way.
- complicated
- detailed
- complex
- simple ✓
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What does this gesture refer to?- It's a global gesture of strength and activism. ✓
- It's a gesture without any deeper meaning.
- It's a gesture only to people in certain countries.
- It's a common gesture used in fashion.
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- Match the colour with what it might symbolise culturally.
- Red⇔Strength, power, love ✓
- Green⇔Prosperity, growth, nature ✓
- Blue⇔Calm, trust, spirituality ✓
- Yellow⇔Joy, celebration, good luck ✓
Exit quiz
- Match these terms with the correct definition.
- collaborative⇔working together with one or more people to achieve a common goal ✓
- symbol⇔a sign, object, or image that stands for something else ✓
- subversive⇔the practice of challenging traditional ideas or social norms ✓
- symbolism⇔the use of symbols to express deeper meanings or ideas ✓
- What does "subversive quilting" mean?
- making quilts for decoration and warmth
- making quilts to challenge traditional ideas or social norms ✓
- selling quilts at craft fairs and markets
- making quilts for a hobby
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- How are messages commonly communicated through quilting?
- by stitching random shapes with no meaning
- through the use of symbols, patterns, text, and colours ✓
- through the texture of the fabric alone
- by creating pictures only
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What is the most common symbolism of this image?- love and affection ✓
- strength and resilience
- wealth and success
- knowledge and learning
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- Put these steps in the correct order for creating a subversive quilt design.
- 1⇔Decide on a cause, story or message.
- 2⇔Sketch symbols, text, or patterns to tell your story.
- 3⇔Choose colours and materials that represent your idea.
- 4⇔Create and arrange the quilt squares to communicate your message.
- Subversive quilting can inspire ______ and empower others.
- 'Change' ✓
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Key learning points
- Quilting is a method of stitching layers of material together to create a blanket, often includes patterns or images.
- Quilting has been used by artists as a form of activism, to raise awareness about social issues.
- Quilting is often collaborative with several people working on a project together.
Common misconception
Quilts are just blankets or decorative items and don’t have any deeper meaning.
While quilts are often used for warmth or decoration, many artists use quilts to share powerful stories and messages. Quilts can be a way for artists to speak out about important issues and make sure voices are heard.
Keywords
Quilting - is a method of stitching layers of material together to create a blanket, often includes patterns or images
Subversive - the practice of challenging traditional ideas or social norms
Symbol - is a sign, object, or image that stands for something else
Symbolism - is the use of symbols to express deeper meanings or ideas
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