Art in Context: History and Criticism · Art History

Art as Social Commentary

Analyzing how artists use their work to respond to political events and social injustices.

Key Questions

  1. 1Can art be a more effective tool for change than words?
  2. 2How does the historical context of a piece change our modern interpretation of it?
  3. 3What responsibility does an artist have to their society?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Visual Arts - Grade 9ON: Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing - Grade 9
Grade: Grade 9
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Art in Context: History and Criticism
Period: Art History

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