Field
Trip Report (Grade IV)
Venue:
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Date:
24.08.2013 Day:
Saturday
A clue to future lies
in the history and perhaps one of the best ways to learn is to see them in
real. Prince of Wales Museum founded more than a century ago, now houses
sculptures, paintings, arms and armour and natural history. It was rechristened
by the State Government as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya.
Students of Grade IV
accompanied and guided by teachers visited the museum on 24th
August, 2013. Welcomed by the lush green lawn of the museum, students started exploring
each section. With questions full of curiosity and fun, it striked a thoughtful
discussion.
The students saw interesting
collections of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Sculptures
of the Pre and Pro Historic period were also explored. The Miniature Paintings Gallery helped in understanding
socio-cultural conditions of the 14th to 19th century. Students
also went through all different facets of Lord Krishna’s life deciphered
through paintings, metal and wood arts of that period. The students were
excited to see the shield and personal armour of Emperor Akbar.
The journey of money
from the uneven handmade metal pieces to the present machine-made Rupee
presented an interesting panorama of the monetary system of India in the Coins
Gallery. A beautiful range of
Porcelain, Ceramics, Jade, Crystal, Enamelware, Oil Paintings, snuff bottles
from China, artefacts from Japan was a great attraction.
It was a wonderful
experience. The purpose of having a firsthand exposure to history was achieved
and exceeded. Students were discussing, debating and trying to relate yesterday
with today.
0 comments:
Post a Comment