Art History and Global Traditions · History and Criticism

The Role of the Museum

Learning how art is collected, preserved, and displayed for the public to enjoy.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do we keep certain objects in museums while others stay at home?
  2. 2How should we behave when we are looking at someone else's hard work?
  3. 3If you were a curator, which piece of art would you put in the center of the room?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Presenting VA.Pr4.1.1NCAS: Presenting VA.Pr6.1.1
Grade: 1st Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Art History and Global Traditions
Period: History and Criticism

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