Urban Environments and Architecture · Autumn Term

The City as Social Commentary

Analyzing how street artists use the urban canvas to communicate political and social messages.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the difference between vandalism and public art?
  2. 2How does the location of a piece of art change its meaning?
  3. 3How can urban art give a voice to marginalized communities?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Art and Design - Critical and Contextual StudiesKS3: Art and Design - Art in Society
Year: Year 9
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: Urban Environments and Architecture
Period: Autumn Term

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