Art History and Global Traditions · 1400–Present
Indigenous Art and Sovereignty
Exploring the significance of Indigenous artistic traditions in Canada and their role in asserting cultural identity.
Key Questions
- 1How does Indigenous art challenge Western definitions of fine art?
- 2In what ways are traditional techniques being adapted by contemporary Indigenous artists?
- 3How does the connection to land manifest in visual and performing arts?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Visual Arts: Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing - Grade 11ON: Visual Arts: Foundations - Grade 11
Grade: Grade 11
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Art History and Global Traditions
Period: 1400–Present
Suggested Methodologies
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