Art History

Learning Goal:

• Students will gain an understanding of famous artworks created throughout history.
• Students will learn from studying these works and use them as inspiration for their own work.

Curriculum Expectations:

B1.1 describe their initial reactions to a variety of art works (e.g., their initial impressions of a work’s mood, subject, intent, purpose, meaning), and explain the reason for their reactions

B2.1 explain the functions of various types of art works (e.g., animation; various types of architecture; propaganda, public, and religious art; works focused on personal expression; satirical works) in past and present societies.

B2.2 identify and explain ways in which various art works are a response to and a reflection of the society in which they were created (e.g., how artists are influenced by their access to technology and materials