Art as Communication
Students will explore how art can communicate ideas, feelings, and stories without using words.
Key Questions
- Explain how a painting can tell a story without any text.
- Analyze how an artist uses colors and shapes to communicate a feeling.
- Design an artwork that communicates a specific message to an audience.
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