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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to analyze and interpret the artistic style, techniques, and religious significance of Solias Mendis's paintings at the Kelaniya Temple.

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Students will:
- Identify key characteristics of Solias Mendis's painting style
- Understand the historical and cultural context of his works
- Analyze the religious narratives depicted in his paintings
- Compare his work with other contemporary Buddhist artists

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How did Solias Mendis revolutionize Sri Lankan Buddhist temple art through his unique painting style at Kelaniya Temple?

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Direct Instruction: Life of Solias Mendis

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Direct Instruction: Life of Solias Mendis

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Teacher presentation on Solias Mendis's background, training, and his commission for the Kelaniya Temple paintings.

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Using Padlet's collaboration features, students will create a virtual gallery of Mendis's works, adding their observations and interpretations. Each group focuses on different aspects: composition, color usage, religious symbolism, and storytelling elements.

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In pairs, students will analyze specific panels of Mendis's work, focusing on:
- Color palette
- Composition techniques
- Religious symbolism
- Narrative elements

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Most Ven. Dr. Deniyaye Pannaloka Buddarakkitha Thera

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The New Paintings - Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya

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From ancient times the tradition has been to paint the walls of temples with portrayals of the Jataka stories, but Kelani Vihara has made a welcome departure from this custom in its new paintings.

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Students will sketch their own interpretation of a Buddhist story using Mendis's style and techniques.

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Advanced students can research and compare Mendis's work with other temple artists from different regions of Sri Lanka.

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Throughout the lesson, monitor student understanding through:
- Group discussion participation
- Analysis worksheet completion
- Sketch development progress

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Using Padlet's gallery wall, students will post their sketches and provide constructive feedback to their peers.

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Students will submit a visual analysis essay of one major work by Solias Mendis, discussing its artistic elements, religious significance, and historical context.

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Class discussion on how Mendis's work continues to influence contemporary Buddhist art and architecture.

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Students will write three new things they learned about Solias Mendis and one question they still have.

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Create a small painting or detailed sketch inspired by Mendis's style, incorporating at least three elements discussed in class.

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Research and document the conservation efforts of Mendis's paintings at Kelaniya Temple.

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Conservation of Aluthherathgama Tampita Vihare

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A particularly unusual kind of image house found in some Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka is called a Tampita Viharaya (Temple on Pillars). The Tampita Vihare (the temple on pillars), which is located at Aluthherathgama Sri Uposatharama Vihare in Galgamuwa Divisional Secretariat Division of Kurunegala District, is a size 11″ x 15″ Tampita Vihare with constructions and artistic values belonging to the middle of the Kandyan period.

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Prepare a short digital presentation comparing two different scenes painted by Mendis, explaining their significance and artistic techniques used.