Defining Art
This topic investigates the criteria used to define art and the role of the artist's intention. Students analyze controversial works to test the boundaries of what constitutes art.
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This topic investigates the criteria used to define art and the role of the artist's intention. Students analyze controversial works to test the boundaries of what constitutes art.
Key Questions
- What is art?
- Does art need to have a purpose or meaning?
- How does context change our understanding of an artwork?
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