Word (.docx)
Acrobat (.pdf)
Analyze and compare works in context, considering economic, social, cultural, and political issues, to define the significance and purpose of art.
Remarks
e.g., patronage, authority, iconography, gender, semiotics, deconstructionGeneral Information
Subject Area: Visual Art
Grade: 912
Big Idea: Historical and Global Connections
Enduring Understanding: Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d).
Date Adopted or Revised: 12/10
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
0100340: Art History and Criticism 2 Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2021 (course terminated))
0107430: Film 3 Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0107460: Visual Technology 3 Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0108310: Creative Photography 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 - 2025 (current), 2025 and beyond)
0900300: Humanities Survey (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2020, 2020 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 - 2025 (current), 2025 and beyond)
0101460: Fine Craft Studio Art 3 Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2020 (course terminated))
0108390: Digital Art Imaging 3 Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 - 2025 (current), 2025 and beyond)
2104310: Examining the African American Experience in the 20th Century (Specifically in versions: 2017 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
Related Access Points
Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
VA.912.H.1.In.a: Compare historical and cultural influences that have inspired artists to produce works of art.
VA.912.H.1.Pa.a: Recognize similar themes in visual art from a variety of cultures and times.
VA.912.H.1.Su.a: Recognize ideas important to people, groups, cultures, or time periods that are reflected in their artworks.
Related Resources
Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this benchmark.
Lesson Plan
Student Resources
Vetted resources students can use to learn the concepts and skills in this benchmark.
Parent Resources
Vetted resources caregivers can use to help students learn the concepts and skills in this benchmark.
