The Artist's Lens: History and Criticism · Art History and Criticism

Art as Social Commentary

Exploring how artists use their work to talk about important issues in the world.

Key Questions

  1. 1What message is the artist trying to send to the people who see this work?
  2. 2How can art be used to start a conversation about a difficult topic?
  3. 3What choices did the artist make to ensure their message was clear?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Visual AwarenessNCCA: Primary - Construction
Class/Year: 4th Class
Subject: Creative Explorations: Visual Arts for 4th Class
Unit: The Artist's Lens: History and Criticism
Period: Art History and Criticism

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