Art of ‘the troubles’: a neglected resource for teaching Northern Ireland
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Nottingham Pilot Scheme ‘Ireland in Schools’ School of Education, U. of Nottingham Art of ‘the troubles’ A neglected resource for teaching Northern Ireland in secondary schools Ireland in Schools is a national educational network of volunteers aiming to make the study of Ireland a normal part of the curriculum in Britain, from primary schools to sixth-forms, by providing free teaching and learning resources. http://iisresource.org
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This selection of art inspired by 'the troubles' in Northern Ireland is presented in the hope of encouraging teachers to use such a resource to stimulate students' imaginations and give them a deeper understanding of the nature of conflict in Northern Ireland. For more resources on Northern Ireland and the SHP, please go to http://iisresource.org/shp.aspx.
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Nottingham Pilot Scheme‘Ireland in Schools’ School of Education, U. of Nottingham
Art of ‘the troubles’A neglected resource for teaching Northern Ireland
in secondary schools
Ireland in Schools is a national educational network of volunteers aiming to make the study of Irelanda normal part of the curriculum in Britain, from primary schools to sixth-forms,
by providing free teaching and learning resources.
http://iisresource.org
Menu1. The Marley Funeral by Rita Duffy, 1989, charcoal on paper
2. Martyr: ‘If you were to lick my heart’, by Graham Gingles, 1990,mixed media box
3. The Deciduous Ascendancy by Colin McCookin, 1900, oil on canvas
4. Portrait by Brian Maguire, 1984, acrylic on canvas
5. Roadside Assassination by Brian Maguire, 1983-84, acrylic on canvas
6. The Way Ahead (detail) by Brendan Ellis, 1990, oil on canvas
7. Key to the Primal Ground by Marie Foley, 1900, bog oak, metal, slate
8. Call to Arms (details) by Gerry Gleason, 1990, oil on canvas
9. Ulster Playground by Jack Pakenham, 1989, acrylic on canvas
The Marley FuneralRita Duffy1989charcoal on paper
At the funeral of IRA member Lawrence Marley, the RUC saturated the area and refused to allow the remains to leave the Marley home until the Irish tricolour was removed from the coffin.
Martyr: ‘If you were to lick my heart’by Graham Gingles 1990mixed media box
His boxes ‘hang on the wall –they are silent, but not mute. They contain objects made from wood, glass, lead, slate, plaster, cardboard and paint. There are no obvious symbols or representations of the social, political or tribal grievances that have affected the province so deeply, but held in them is the knowledge of what it is to harbour memories through the troubles.’
The Deciduous AscendancyColin McGookin1990oil on canvas
PortraitBrian Maguire1984acrylic on canvas
Roadside AssassinationBrian Maguire1983-84acrylic on canvas
The Way Ahead (detail) Brendan Ellis1990oil on canvas
Key to the Primal GroundMarie Foley1990bog oak, metal, slate
Call to Arms (detail)Gerry Gleason1990oil on canvas
Ulster Playground by Jack Pakenham, 1989, acrylic on canvas
