Create flags and banners suitable for the different cultures of Middle-earth.

• Choose the flag of a country (or county or state). Find out:
  • what the colours and emblems on the flag represent
  • the history behind the design.
• Discuss the purpose of emblems used on flags.

See:

• the Rohan emblems (zones 5, 10, 11)
• the flags and banners hanging throughout the exhibition, including near the exit.

Read about the cultures and races of Middle-earth (zones 1, 3, 5, 10, 11, ).

Focus questions:

• What images are on each flag or banner?
• How do the images relate to the race they represent?

The film-makers researched old cultures and myths to get design ideas for the flags, banners, costumes, and other props of the different Middle-earth cultures.

• Design a flag, banner, or coat of arms to represent the class or groups in the class.
• Use available materials to make the flags or banners.
• Present and assess your work.

Possible materials: fabric, paper, ink, paint, dye, rubber block, felt, lino, wood.

Possible processes: sewing, stamping, screen-printing, felt making, lino printing, woodcutting, carving.

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