Um diálogo entre o ensino de artes visuais e sociologia no ensino médio: a tese do branqueamento e a tela Redenção de Cam, de Modesto Brocos

Abstract

It's amazing what a short film, a movie, a documentary or even a song can do in triggering processes of critical reflection, something that in the case of a sociology lecture can take a long time. This research aims to discuss didactic-methodological aspects of teaching visual arts and sociology, dealing with racial issues in the Brazilian context related to the whitening thesis. As a methodology, we mapped practices and experiences from both fields, seeking to identify elements that bring the disciplines together, as well as those that distance them. We also investigated the theoretical foundations of the whitening thesis, and analyzed the painting “The Redemption of Cam”, so that we can list the main elements and arguments to be worked on in the classroom. The theoretical foundation of all this work is the Triangular Approach, by Ana Mae Barbosa. The combination of Sociology and Visual Arts can enrich the educational experience and contribute to the development of essential skills and competencies.