Students are delving into the world of originality, stealing, borrowing and honouring by studying the art technique and style of 'appropiration' - the practice of borrowing images of elements from other sources and using them in new and interesting ways to change their meaning and add contemporary significance (Israel.G, Artwise 2 Visual Arts 9-10, 2nd edition, 2011).

They have been comparing original and famous works with contemporary appropriations and discussing the changes and meanings of these new versions. As a group, they annotated The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci with a scene from a Simpsons episode, looking at visual differences and considering the context of the artworks and settings. It made for some interesting discussion around how small changes can make a big impact and how as a viewer, the knowledge we bring to viewing an artwork can change our understanding and interpretation of imagery.

Enjoy viewing some of these appropriations and see what new ideas and meanings you think the artists were trying to make.