Art History and Global Perspectives · History and Criticism
Ancient Origins and Symbols
Examining the art of ancient civilizations and the symbolic meanings behind their artifacts.
Key Questions
- 1Why did early humans create art in places that were difficult to access, like deep caves?
- 2How do the materials available in an ancient region dictate the style of their art?
- 3What can a single artifact tell us about the daily lives and beliefs of an extinct culture?
Common Core State Standards
NCAS: Connecting VA.Cn11.1.6NCAS: Responding VA.Re7.2.6
Grade: 6th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Art History and Global Perspectives
Period: History and Criticism
Suggested Methodologies
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