Log in Home Page Cultural Development Home Children Cultural Development Each month every pupil will be exposed to a work of art that can be visited in London. The aim of this is to be able to recognise some well known and some lesser known paintings or art works, know some facts about the piece, the artist and the time in history it may have been created. Cultural trips We aim to increase the cultural capital of all our pupils with a huge range of trips outside of the school. The school subsidises every trip to reduce the parental contribution so that every child can participate. Y1 have visited The Golden Hinde in London, Y2 and Y6 the RAF Museum in Hendon so far this term. You can find some information about these trips and how to visit these in holidays or weekends by clicking on the links below. The Golden Hinde 1 / 9 Sail through history on The Golden Hinde. Find out how you can book tickets to visit it here. Visit the Golden Hinde The Golden Hinde is on the river Thames right by The Globe Theatre. Click on the links here for other places you can visit nearby. Visit the Globe Theatre Riverboats October's Masterpiece The Arnolfini Portrait 1434 This is thought to be a portrait of a very wealthy Italian merchant and his wife. There are some clues in the picture that show them to have been important people and very rich the bed - most people did not own one - if you did it was on display in the living room - this one is carved and covered with throws. the couple wear fur (even though it looks like warm weather outside (see the cherry blossom) and bright coloured clothes there are oranges on the window ledge - these were very very expensive Find out more What do you think the painting shows? Jan Van Eyck was the painter - can you find out more about him? Where can I visit this portrait? National Gallery, London September's Masterpiece Find out more about September's piece of art The painting is of two young women sitting up in bed, fully dressed, each holding an infant. They are traditionally said to be sisters, although the different coloured eyes of the ladies and children show that they are not identical twins. The babies are swaddled in red christening robes. The painting was known to be in the collection of Thomas Cholmondeley (pronounced 'Chumley') The style of the painting would seem to date it to c.1600-10 Family group portraits of this type were popular in the Elizabethan and early Stuart periods. You can visit this painting at The Tate Britain in London. See here how to get to The Tate Britain Home About Us Key Information News and Events Parents Children Recognising the star in everyone Sitemap Cookie Information Website Policy All website content copyright © The Orion Primary School A PrimarySite School Website Design Cookies Unfortunately not the ones with chocolate chips. Our cookies ensure you get the best experience on our website. Please make your choice! Reject all Accept all I need more information