LOOKING FOR

INFORMATION:
TRIP TO MONTSERRAT
April’08
 Implementation of the
project:
• From IES Pompeu Fabra Secondary School
we chose a significant natural space near
our school : Montserrat.
• The pupils of Art and Science Sixth Form
studied the landscape thoroughly:
– Taking lots of pictures and videos.
– Drawing and painting details and general views
of the surroundings.
– Describing and analysing pieces of landscape.
– Talking about the feelings and sensations it
arises.
– Studying biotic and abiotic elements of the
landscape. 2
 Work done:
. Analysing and reflecting on the
chosen setting.
. Analysing through drawings done at
the setting.
. Taking and manipulating
photographs.
 Analysis and reflection of the
chosen setting.

In this picture we can see how evident it is that man has had lots to do
in the evolution of the landscape of Montserrat.
As abiotic elements we can see the farm, the parked cars, and lots of paths
used by man constantly.
Nevertheless, the biotic lanscape prevails: there are plenty of natural
spaces that have not been modified by man, like a great deal of the
mountain, the forest, etc. 1
Biotic elements:

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 Abiotic
elements:
oritzontal elements

Vertical elements
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Order. Arrangement of
elements
Orientation. Light.
Winds.
Geologic elements
Atmospheric effec

Analysis of aesthetic
elements: Colour. Harmony.
Shade. Shape. Texture. Depth. Light.
Composition. Rhythm. Symmetry.
Balance. Mass and space. Centres of
interest. Explanation of the chosen
 Analysing through
drawings done at the
setting.
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Taking and
manipulati
ng
photograph
s.
 Future proposals.
• We will share the collected information with the pupils
of Amman Baccalaureate School through the project
blog.
• We will exchange opinions via web cam so that the
students have a closer contact.
• As regards Montserrat landscape, the students of
Amman will propose possible projects of artistic
modification, taking into account aspects like design,
restoration and space rearrangement.
• The pupils of IES Pompeu Fabra Secondary School will
do the same with the landscape proposed by the
Jordanian pupils.
• We will have a meeting to explain and share both
experiences, thus enabling the pupils to see the
modifications of the landscape that young people with
different experiences,culture and points of view