Art History and Criticism · Art History and Criticism

The Curator's Choice

Students act as museum curators to organize a thematic exhibition of diverse artworks.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the grouping of different artworks change the story they tell together?
  2. 2What criteria should be used to select pieces for a public collection?
  3. 3How can a museum make art accessible and interesting to everyone?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Presenting VA.Pr4.1.5NCAS: Presenting VA.Pr6.1.5
Grade: 5th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Art History and Criticism
Period: Art History and Criticism

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