Paper short abstract:

Based on cultural anthropology and the practice of the visual arts, could help young students who have recently moved to Portugal to integrate and make themselves known and get to know different cultures. Also understand causes and forms of discrimination in order to promote intercultural dialogue.

Paper long abstract:

Portugal has recently seen the inclusion of students in classes from different countries. This is a new reality, which used to happen in larger cities like Lisbon and Porto. Nowadays, it is a reality in smaller cities further away from the coast. Students from Africa and South America are the main presence, although they also come from northern Europe.

Based on the premise that one of the main points of cultural anthropological studies is the figuration of thought through the production of images or objects, in short, artistic production, whatever form it may take, it was considered pertinent in visual arts classes that students could have contact with what are the main cultural manifestations of their countries of origin, so that they could share with the classes where they are included. Likewise, the Portuguese students will also be able to share their country's cultural assumptions with the young people in their classes.

It is hoped that within an intercultural framework, students will be encouraged to get to know the concepts of identity and belonging, culture(s), pluralism and cultural diversity.