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"Kalevipoeg's First Flight"
Provided by: Sea Walls |Published on: April 27, 2021
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12
Synopsis
- This mural in Tallinn, Estonia depicts the image of an eagle, which is a symbol of strength and power.
- The artist hopes that through the appreciation of this work, the viewers can reflect more on the impact we have on the environment.
Subjects: Visual and Performing Arts
Authors: Cinzah Merkens
Region: Europe
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This mural can be used to creatively connect art and science topics.
- The resource contains a link to explore the mural using Google Maps.
Additional Prerequisites
- Kalevipoeg is a hero from Estonian folklore who rode on the back of a great eagle.
- Watching the embedded clip about the Mextonia Festival with the students could aid art appreciation.
- An artist's statement at the bottom of the page has more background information about the mural.
Differentiation
- Students could discuss the inspiration derived from contemplating the painting, and could even use this to spur their own ideas for climate change-related art.
- Science students could read this article about shifting movement patterns of different animals, including eagles, due to climate change.
- Students may also enjoy the murals "Embodiments of Yakshini" in Sri Lanka and "Coral Gardener" in Grenada.
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About the Partner Provider
PangeaSeed Foundation
PangeaSeed Foundation is a globally engaged nonprofit organization acting at the intersection of culture and environmentalism to further the conservation of our oceans. Its mission is to empower individuals and communities to create meaningful environmental change for the oceans by raising public awareness of critical environmental issues through SCIENCE, EDUCATION, and ARTIVISM (S.E.A.). Through their groundbreaking Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans public art program, PangeaSeed Foundation has created over 400 educational ocean advocacy murals in 17 countries, bringing the ocean into streets across the globe.
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