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Representation and Dialogue

What do we have in common with others? How do different cultures interpret the world in which we live? In this activity, students will explore the inspiring treasure trove of narratives and depictions contained within the Museum’s Wing for the Arts of One World in order to discover the commonalities among different realities.

Information


In-person
The class goes to the Museum.

Schedules Duration Rate
9 to 11 a.m.
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
1 to 3 p.m.
2 hours $330/class

Reservations
514-285-2000

Planning a group visit to the Museum

Raise students’ awareness about

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    The many different representations of the world, beliefs and mythologies
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    Commonalities between diverse cultures
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    Explore the works in dialogue with one another from an intercultural and transhistorical perspective.
Creative activity

  • Make a linocut print.
Activities

In connection with Personal Development (ERC)
5 to 10 minutes
Listen to curator Erell Hubert’s fascinating explanation of the concept of alterity in relation to archaeological objects.

To delve deeper into this topic

Explore the Alterity theme on the EducArt platform.

Planning a group visit to the Museum

Group entrance

The group entrance is located at 2075 Bishop Street. Plan on arriving 30 minutes before the time scheduled for your visit.

Organized transportation

If you are coming by school bus or chartered bus, allow extra time for potential traffic congestion.

Public transportation

Bus: 24
Subway: Green line: Peel and Guy-Concordia stations

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