"Floating Cities of the Future"
Provided by: Sea Walls|Published on: July 20, 2022|Last updated: September 26, 2026
Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Artwork
Subjects: Visual and Performing Arts
Authors: Lauren YS
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Synopsis
- This mural by Lauren YS depicts an imaginary city that is sustainable, future-thinking, fantastical, zero-emission, and meant to withstand rising sea levels.
- The floating nature of this mural is tied to the mural's location, the island nation of New Zealand.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- Students bring their own ideas and interpretations to the artwork that develop critical thinking.
- This is an imaginative way to get students thinking about different ways to meet humanity's needs without compromising the needs of other species.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should have an understanding of what urban design and planning mean.
Differentiation
- This imaginative mural invites students to come up with their own versions of what the future could hold in store for cities.
- A lesson could explore ways that art can expand technological possibilities by expanding the creative thought processes that start with scientific knowledge and lead to new practical applications.
This piece of arts showcases the imperative of a smart and sustainable city and the need to deploy innovative design to withstand sea level rise and other impending natural hazards. This resource is recommended.
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