Shadow theatre: the first cinema

Primary school (ages 8 - 10)

Activity to learn about and discover the world of shadows through shadow theatre representation.

This proposal aims to introduce young children to the magical and fascinating world of shadows through shadow theatre. During the museum visit, in the shadow space, the children will discover the characteristics of these performances, considered the oldest precursor of cinema.

The visit is complemented with a practical part where the children will experiment, while playing, with some concepts related to shadows: light, opacity, translucent shadows... as well as the expressive capabilities of the shadows created by our body or a puppet.

The students will discover the legend of Ramayana, one of the most important and represented stories from the East, and will end up creating one of its most iconic figures.

Objectives

- Learn about the technique of shadow theatre performances.
- Use the body as a means of expression.
- Present oneself spontaneously in front of others.
- Learn to express oneself through a different language.
- Enhance expressiveness and creativity through performances.
- Recognize specific shapes through shadows.
- Understand the relationship between shadow performances and cinema.

Duration

2 hours (guided visit to the museum and shadow workshop)

Price

6 EUR per student (groups of 17 students or more) / 150 EUR per group (groups of fewer than 17 students).

Notes

Groups of up to 26 students.

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