Children observe the world through eyes that are different from those of adults. For this reason, a poppy or a rose is never “just” a flower, but a special encounter with nature and its beauty. Flowers carry wonder, questions and possibilities. The task of adults, in turn, is to learn from this ever-renewed way of seeing, understanding that looking at a flower means entering into a relationship with oneself and with nature.

Under the scientific direction of Alessandra Falconi, the volume is part of the Creative School Lab series, aimed at nursery and primary schools and conceived as a collection of workbooks for teachers, librarians, museum and cultural professionals. It offers 8 interdisciplinary pathways that weave together art, history, science and poetry, restoring the flower to its role as a vital symbol and a tool for knowledge.

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The 8 interdisciplinary programmes

Above and below

Invitations

Flowers and water

The sign of flowers

One, many

Flowers and vases

Paper flowers

Flowers of light

At the end of each chapter, a summary sheet is provided with a list of the Tools and Materials needed and also a Summary of the various steps of the workshop.

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The Author

Mascia Premoli, a visual artist, atelierista and lab designer. She collaborates with museums, schools, festivals and art centres across Italy.

The book is part of the Creative School Lab series, aimed at nursery and primary schools and designed as a collection of workbooks for teachers, workshop leaders, librarians, museum and cultural professionals.

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