Friday 3 rd July 2020 Friday 3 rd

Friday 3 rd July 2020

Friday 3 rd July 2020 L. O To explore artisitic representations of heaven

Last week we thought about the Hindu teaching of ‘Karma’. We learnt that it involves rewards that come from good deeds and actions, and punishments that come from bad deeds and actions. This is sometimes called ‘Cause and Effect’

Today we’ll consider the idea of ‘heaven’, or ‘paradise’, and how this is represented through artwork. What does ‘heaven’ mean to you? Jot down your ideas

‘Heaven’ or ‘paradise’Heaven is - a concept of the afterlife (what happens after you die) in many religions. Some people who believe in heaven say that it is a place that is perfect. They believe heaven is where people will go after they die if they have been good. It is found in lots of religions, for example Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam and Buddhism.

‘Heaven’ in Christianity

Heaven in Christianity: In Christianity, heaven is traditionally the location of the throne of God and the angels of God, [2][3] and in most forms of Christianity it is the abode of the righteous dead in the afterlife. In some Christian denominations it is understood as a temporary stage before the resurrection of the dead and the saints' return to the New Earth Source: Wikipedia

‘Heaven’ in Hinduism

Heaven in Hinduism: According to Hindu cosmology, above the earthly plane, are other planes: (1) Bhuva Loka, (2) Swarga Loka, meaning Good Kingdom, is the general name for heaven in Hinduism, a heavenly paradise of pleasure, where most of the Hindu Devatas (Deva) reside along with the king of Devas, Indra, and beatified mortals.

TASK Research the idea of ‘heaven’ or ‘paradise’ in Islam, Judaism and Buddhism. Investigate artwork that represents it. How are the images/representations similar or different? Why do you think there are these similarities/differences? How would you represent the idea of ‘heaven’ or ‘paradise’ through artwork? Have a go at sketching your ideas