In the Mind of an Artist
How do artists’ inspiration come to them? What are they expressing through their creations? How has each artist’s work evolved over time?
As they observe international modern and contemporary works, students learn about the artists’ different processes and methods of creation.
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
Learning about artistic inspiration and experimentation Learning about the creative process Understanding that the form of an artwork can serve to communicate a message
Creative activity
Creation of an expressive work (in ink and pastel)
Linking it to the classroom
Art education: using one’s imagination
Cadavre exquis
15 minutes
Cadavre exquis (literally translated as “exquisite corpse”) is a group game that was invented by the Surrealists to generate new creative ideas. This is an easy way to create figures in the style of the Surrealists. Divide the class into three groups: one will draw the heads; another the body and arms; and the remaining group, the legs. Then, mix and match the various body parts to create some zany figures. Have the class vote on which is the funniest figure.
Extending the learning
Go to the EducArt platform to watch a short video of photographer Claire Beaugrand-Champagne describing her approach.
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.
