Here are some of the basics to keep in mind when developing tableaux vivant activities during your museum tour with students:
Identity: In front of a sculpture or painting, invite your students to slowly take on the pose and facial expression of the subject.
Try another tableau vivant, but this time, have students change their pose and facial expression.
Character: The addition of props and costumes can instantly help a student take on a character.
Narrative:
sk each group to create a before and after tableau vivant scene.
While students remain frozen, read a text that provides contextual information for the work of art, such as a historic speech or a quote from the artist.