Art Narratives - A High School Art Unit by Angela Singletary
Targeted Grade Level : 10 - 12 grade levels
Estimated Completion Time: 3 weeks
"The representational capacity of imagery is affected by the choice of media and contemporaneous aesthetic theory as well as by the circumstances of production, distribution, and reception." -Patricia Johnston
Overview:
Artists interpret the world around them through narratives that explore social issues, popular culture, gender roles, representation, and current events. In this unit, high school students will explore art narratives and their construction of identity, culture, consumerism, and social norms. Students will learn how artists use images to persuade or manipulate beliefs associated with power, class, race, and identity. Through a variety of media, students will explore the different conventions used in art to influence values and expectations about modern life.
Big Ideas and Essential Questions:
Does art reinforce the construction of social values?
Can art influence one's belief about others and the world around them?
Can images manipulate or persuade viewers?
Can social conflict be effectively reflected in images?
How does advertising effect art?
Does the artist's point of view and tools determine its influence?
Can art influence one's understanding of other cultures?
Should commercial culture be reflected in art?
Can works of art reinforce social values, roles, and expectations?
Targeted Grade Level : 10 - 12 grade levels
Estimated Completion Time: 3 weeks
"The representational capacity of imagery is affected by the choice of media and contemporaneous aesthetic theory as well as by the circumstances of production, distribution, and reception." -Patricia Johnston
Overview:
Artists interpret the world around them through narratives that explore social issues, popular culture, gender roles, representation, and current events. In this unit, high school students will explore art narratives and their construction of identity, culture, consumerism, and social norms. Students will learn how artists use images to persuade or manipulate beliefs associated with power, class, race, and identity. Through a variety of media, students will explore the different conventions used in art to influence values and expectations about modern life.
Big Ideas and Essential Questions:
Does art reinforce the construction of social values?
Can art influence one's belief about others and the world around them?
Can images manipulate or persuade viewers?
Can social conflict be effectively reflected in images?
How does advertising effect art?
Does the artist's point of view and tools determine its influence?
Can art influence one's understanding of other cultures?
Should commercial culture be reflected in art?
Can works of art reinforce social values, roles, and expectations?