Art, Culture & the Battersea Shield
History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 1.3.6
Art, Culture & the Battersea Shield
Iron Age Art and Decoration
- Iron Age artists created beautiful patterns on pottery and metal.
- The art often included spirals, circles, and animal shapes.
- Iron Age people used art to show their beliefs and stories.
The Battersea Shield
- The Battersea Shield is a famous Iron Age metal shield.
- The Shield was found in the River Thames in London.
- The Shield has colourful red designs and patterns.
- Iron Age people may have used the Battersea Shield in ceremonies, not battles.
Test yourself on Art, Culture & the Battersea Shield
Where was the Battersea Shield found?
What is unique about the Battersea Shield?
How might Iron Age people have used the Battersea Shield?
What is correct about art in the Iron Age?