Body in Motion
The human body—the way it moves and the myriad shapes and forms it can take—is a subject that has fascinated sculptors from time immemorial.
In this visit to the Museum, students will learn some basic sculpture techniques and experiment with modelling a figure.
Information
In-person
The class goes to the Museum.
| Schedule | Duration | Fee |
| 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 | $349/class |
Reservations
514-285-2000
Raising students’ awareness
Introduction to emotional expression through movement Study of the diversity of body shapes and the changes bodies undergo Introduction to basic concepts and techniques in sculpture
Creative activity
Form an expressive bust out of clay
Linking it to the classroom
Maintaining harmonious relationships with others
As part of the Culture and Citizenship in Québec Program
10 to 15 minutes
Practice developing empathy in a game of identifying emotions. Have students search the Web for photographs of faces expressing different emotions. Invite them to put themselves in the place of one of the figures and imagine what the person might be thinking. Repeat the exercise with various images.
Extending the learning
Watch the video of dancer Seven Starr on the EducArt platform.
Plan your group visit to the Museum
Access
Group entrance
2075 Bishop Street
Montreal, Quebec H3G 2E8
514-285-2000
Michal and Renata Hornstein Pavilion for Peace
How to get here
Please arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit
The 24 Bus 
Peel and Guy-Concordia stations 
Organized transportation: If you are coming by school bus or chartered bus, allow extra time for potential traffic congestion.
