Historical Perspectives: Art History and Criticism · Art History

Modernism and the Avant Garde

Exploring the 20th century break from tradition through movements like Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why did modern artists move away from representing reality?
  2. 2How does abstraction invite the viewer to participate in the meaning of a work?
  3. 3What makes a found object into a piece of art?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Responding VA.Re8.1.HSProfNCAS: Connecting VA.Cn11.1.HSProf
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Historical Perspectives: Art History and Criticism
Period: Art History

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