Looking and Responding · Art History and Criticism
The Gallery Experience
Learning how to observe art in a formal setting and understanding the role of the curator.
Key Questions
- 1Why are certain artworks placed next to each other in a gallery?
- 2How does the lighting and space of a room change our view of a painting?
- 3What information does a gallery label tell us, and what does it leave out?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Looking and RespondingNCCA: Primary - Visual Awareness
Class/Year: 3rd Class
Subject: Creative Explorations: The Artist's Eye
Unit: Looking and Responding
Period: Art History and Criticism
Suggested Methodologies
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