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Standard 3 : The processes of critiquing works of art lead to development of critical-thinking skills transferable to other contexts.
Cluster Standards

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  • VA.912.C.3.1 : Use descriptive terms and varied approaches in art analysis to explain the meaning or purpose of an artwork.
  • VA.912.C.3.2 : Develop and apply criteria to determine how aesthetic works are aligned with a personal definition of "art."
  • VA.912.C.3.3 : Examine relationships among social, historical, literary, and/or other references to explain how they are assimilated into artworks.
  • VA.912.C.3.4 : Use analytical skills to examine issues in non-visual art contexts.
  • VA.912.C.3.5 : Make connections between timelines in other content areas and timelines in the visual arts.
  • VA.912.C.3.6 : Discuss how the aesthetics of artwork and utilitarian objects have changed over time.
Cluster Information
Number:
VA.912.C.3
Title:
The processes of critiquing works of art lead to development of critical-thinking skills transferable to other contexts.
Type:
Enduring Understanding
Subject:
Visual Art
Grade:
912
Big Idea
Critical Thinking and Reflection
Cluster Access Points

This cluster includes the following Access Points.

  • VA.912.C.3.Su.a : Use defined criteria to respond to works of art.
  • VA.912.C.3.Su.b : Recognize selected social, historical, literary, and/or other references in artworks.
  • VA.912.C.3.Su.c : Use a defined criterion to examine issues in non-visual arts contexts.
  • VA.912.C.3.Su.d : Recognize selected, significant changes in the aesthetics of artwork and utilitarian objects over time.
  • VA.912.C.3.Pa.a : Use a teacher-selected criterion to respond to a variety of works of art.
  • VA.912.C.3.Pa.b : Recognize a selected social, historical, literary, or other reference in artwork.
  • VA.912.C.3.Pa.c : Use teacher-selected criterion to examine issues in non-visual arts contexts.
  • VA.912.C.3.Pa.d : Select preferred aesthetics of artworks and utilitarian objects.
Cluster Resources

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Lesson Plan
  • Allegorical Representations of the Enlightenment: After studying the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Declaration of Independence, students will create a 3D painting using modeling compound that features allegorical objects to convey Enlightenment ideals in this integrated civics and arts lesson.