Enduring Understanding 3: The processes of critiquing works of art lead to development of critical-thinking skills transferable to other contexts.

General 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

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This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

VA.912.C.3.In.a
Use a defined rubric to evaluate works of art.
VA.912.C.3.In.b
Identify social, historical, literary, and/or other references in artworks.
VA.912.C.3.In.c
Use a defined rubric to examine issues in non-visual arts contexts.
VA.912.C.3.In.d
Identify significant changes in the aesthetics of artwork and utilitarian objects over time.

Supported

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.

Participatory

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.

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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.

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