Art History and Appreciation · Art History

Artists and Their Stories

Learning about the lives of famous artists and why they created their work.

Key Questions

  1. 1What was this artist looking at when they made this?
  2. 2Why do you think this artist chose these specific materials?
  3. 3How does knowing the artist's story change how you see the art?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Responding VA.Re7.2.KNCAS: Connecting VA.Cn11.1.K
Grade: Kindergarten
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Art History and Appreciation
Period: Art History

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