Voices and Visions: Art History and Criticism · Art History

Modernism and Abstraction

Examining why artists began to move away from realistic representation towards abstract forms.

Key Questions

  1. 1If a painting does not look like anything real, what is it actually about?
  2. 2How can a simple shape or color represent a complex idea?
  3. 3What was the artist likely reacting to in the world when they created this?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AVA4R01AC9AVA4D01
Year: Year 4
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Voices and Visions: Art History and Criticism
Period: Art History

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