The Art of Critique: History and Analysis · Art History
Art and Social Change
Examining how artists have used their work to protest or promote social and political ideas.
Key Questions
- 1Can art be used as an effective tool for political persuasion?
- 2How does the context of when a piece was made change our understanding of it today?
- 3What is the responsibility of an artist when depicting sensitive historical events?
Common Core State Standards
NCAS: Connecting VA.Cn11.1.7NCAS: Responding VA.Re7.1.7
Grade: 7th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: The Art of Critique: History and Analysis
Period: Art History
Suggested Methodologies
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