Art History and Global Perspectives · Art History
Modernism and the Breaking of Rules
Analyzing how 20th century artists challenged traditional definitions of art through abstraction and surrealism.
Key Questions
- 1Why did artists feel the need to move away from realistic representation?
- 2How does a non-objective painting provoke thought without a recognizable subject?
- 3What role does the audience play in interpreting modern art?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Visual Arts - Grade 6
Grade: Grade 6
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Art History and Global Perspectives
Period: Art History
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