How do you deal with images?

Religious Diversity

How do you deal with images?

That images are forbidden is one of the most persistent prejudices against "Islam". In fact, there were and are areas where images are avoided. Here, deal with the historical facts and with your own opinion.

Religious Diversity

How do you deal with images?

That images are forbidden is one of the most persistent prejudices against "Islam". In fact, there were and are areas where images are avoided. Here, deal with the historical facts and with your own opinion.

Religious Diversity

How do you deal with images?

That images are forbidden is one of the most persistent prejudices against "Islam". In fact, there were and are areas where images are avoided. Here, deal with the historical facts and with your own opinion.

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How do you deal with images?

hours 2

grade 10 onwards

2 classroom materials

overview

Images fulfill many functions and are an indispensable part of daily life. Nonetheless, there are restrictions on depicting living beings in Christianity, Judaism or Islam. In a historical overview, it’s clear that positions were held for and against figurative art at any time.

LEARNING GOALS AND COMPETENCES

to engage with the topic avoidance of images
to get to know the diversity of Islam
to debate images and their function
to practice respectful discussions and the exchange of arguments

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