Workshops

Exploring the Languages of Artistic Creation

The workshop introduces children to the main artistic techniques through a hands-on approach. Starting from the observation of decorative elements found at the Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia, pupils are guided in recognising different forms of artistic expression and a variety of materials.

Through simplified practical activities, children experiment with mark-making, texture and composition using different techniques, including graphite, frottage, collage, stamps and colours, discovering how each technical choice influences visual language and the meaning of an image.

Workshop in “Bronze” Foil Decoration

The workshop draws inspiration from the metal decorations, monumental surfaces and ornamental elements of the Vittoriano to introduce children to the technique of embossing. Using lightweight metal sheets that imitate bronze, pupils experiment with creating decorative reliefs through pressing, engraving and modelling with simple, safe tools.

The surfaces take shape through marks, geometric patterns and symbolic motifs inspired by the elements observed during the visit. The activity helps children understand the relationship between light, shadow and material, while introducing the concept of sculptural and decorative relief in an accessible way.

An Introduction to the Language of Symbolic Imagery

The workshop introduces children to the language of painting and icons as forms of visual and symbolic storytelling. Through guided observation of sacred and historical images at Palazzo Venezia, pupils discover how images can convey stories, values and collective identities.

Through a simplified reinterpretation of iconographic language, children create their own small “personal icon” on card, using colours, symbols and simple forms to represent a theme connected with the museum, such as memory, the significance of the monument, a historical figure or an emotion

Cross-Curricular Workshop “Art and Power: The Vittoriano and the Construction of Memory”

Through accessible language and guided exploration activities, pupils are introduced to the Vittoriano as a “great book of stone” of national memory. Symbolic and figurative elements—including allegories, statues, friezes and the figure of the Unknown Soldier—are explored to introduce the concepts of memory, respect and collective identity in a simple and engaging way.

During the workshop, each child creates an illustrated map of memory, representing an element of the monument and its symbolic meaning.