Caring for Art
Students learn about the importance of taking care of artworks, both their own and those in museums.
Key Questions
- Explain why it is important to be gentle with artworks in a museum.
- Justify the best ways to store and protect your own drawings and paintings.
- Predict what might happen to an artwork if it is not cared for properly.
Common Core State Standards
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