Ned Kelly Lesson Plan

Explore Sidney Nolan's Ned Kelly series and his purpose for creating these works of art which encompass Australian history, landscape and influences of European modern art. Includes ideas for art making.

Curriculum Connections

Learning area: Visual Art, Humanities and Social Sciences, particularly Civics and Citizenship and History.

Themes

Sidney Nolan, Ned Kelly, Bushrangers, narrative art, violence and injustice, living and working conditions of colonial period,

Level Details

Includes talking points to facilitate discussion and encourage observation, interpretation and
imagination.Creative art-making ideas and exploration of art history.