Shadow theatre: the first cinema

Special education

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 performances. During the visit to the museum, in the shadow space, the children will discover the characteristics of these performances, considered the oldest precursor to 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 offered by the shadows of our body or a puppet.

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

1 hour and 30 minutes (visit to the museum's shadow space and workshop)

Price

4.5 EUR per student (groups of more than 19 students) / 90 EUR per group (groups of 19 students or fewer).

Notes

Groups of up to 26 students

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