Art Appreciation - Art Defined Introduction to Art Answer the question: What Learn basic terminology Discuss different views on The Nature of Art is art? used to study art. what constitutes art. Artistic Inspiration Cultural Purposes of Art Commemoration and Decoration Political Purposes of Art Religious Imagery Art Appreciation - Visual Elements of Art Basic Techniques Introduction to Visual Elements and Line Visual Element - Space Visual Element - Texture Examine the origin of artistic inspiration; myth and legend. Recognize that art is made for a variety of cultural purposes. Describe the differences in social protest and political motives. Analyze ways in which the ruling class versus the non ruling class used art to express religious ideas. Identify Visual Elements of Art. Define positive and negative space. Discuss different types of texture techniques. Discuss visual metaphors and creative thinking of artists. Analyze how art is used to express commemoration, documentation, and narration. Explain how political purposes in art portrayed power. Examine how the religious beliefs of cultures conveyed messages in art. Describe the different types of line. Discuss the importance of the Visual Elements and their symbolic expression in works of art. Distinguish the different ways that cultures use the visual element texture. Discuss the process of projecting an idea into a concrete work of art. Distinguish the differences between geometric and free form shapes. Delineate the Visual Elements of works of art. Discuss the differences between implied and actual texture. Identify art inspired by nature, the environment, and people. Create a design with an emphasis on texture. Page 1 of 7
Advanced Techniques Demonstrate the Classify one-point, twopoint, and multiple point between 1 -point and 2- Distinguish the difference Visual Element - understanding of the Perspective technical process of 2- perspectives. point perspective. point perspective. Visual Elements - Light and Color Art Appreciation - The Principles - Language of Art Different Art Forms Analyzing Art Subject Matter and Content Design Methodologies of Art Analyze the Qualities of Art Analyzing the Meaning of Art Art Appreciation - Two-Dimensional Art Drawing Functions of Drawing Define Color and its three main properties: hue, value, and intensity. Apply the principles of design and visual elements when analyzing works of art. Distinguish between subject matter and content in works of art. Outline common methods used to interpret art. Analyze common characteristics used to interpret meaning in works of art. Discuss the functions of drawings. Define and identify monochromatic and analogous color schemes. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of design by describing how artists use balance. Distinguish between design and subject and/or content. Distinguish the difference between Iconography and Iconology. Compare symbolism in art and literature. Discuss techniques used to create drawings. Create a complimentary color scheme. Discuss how artist's use rhythm and movement in their work. Understand the concept of format and its use in artwork. Apply different methodological approaches to individual works. Analyze the different types of drawing media. Discuss the symbolic meanings of light and color. Compare and contrast individual works by an assessment of their formal aspects. Page 2 of 7
Explore how different Compare the advantages Describe the different drawing media can Dry and Liquid Media of dry media and liquid types of dry and liquid produce variety of effects media. media. on a viewer. Painting and Related Techniques Printmaking Painting Media Related Techniques Relief Prints Intaglio Prints Describe the components of painting media. Discuss the differing techniques of stained glass,mosaics, and collage. Describe two general types of printmaking techniques. Define Intaglio and relief, and compare the two. Analyze the meaning of images in graphic design, Graphic Design and its classification in fine art. Art Appreciation - Photography, Film, Video, and Digital Imagery Still Photography Create a timeline depicting the development of still History photography up o digital photography. Discuss the different aspects of techniques that artists use. Distinguish collage and mosaic as methods of arranging visual elements on a flat surface. Identify and describe the three tools of printmaking. Define the three main types of painting media. Identify a Principal of Art in a printmaking art work. Analyze how Intaglio Describe the Intaglio guarantees a higher value, process in a brief summary. since it can be mass produced. Discuss how layouts and typefaces play an integral part to a design. Learn camera history and terminology. Learn about different types of graphic design such as lithography and serigraphy. Identify basic components of the photographic process. Page 3 of 7
Define social documentation, photo Explore different Photojournalism essay, and Learn key terminology photojournalism photojournalism, and the used in photojournalism. techniques used in impact they have on photography. society. Motion Pictures Advertising and Fashion Beginnings: Black and White, Color Animation Special Effects Video: The Explosion on the Internet Art Appreciation - Three-Dimensional Media Craft Arts and Crafts Movement Identify the commercial advantages of advertising and fashion photography. Review the timeline of motion pictures from the beginning of film to the different types of film. Learn the history of animation. Describe some of the special effects utilized in early films by Alfred Hitchcock. Discuss how video has transformed the world today, in communication and as an art. Discuss the Arts and Crafts movement and the impact it had in the art and architecture world. Learn about new approaches photographers use in the fashion and advertising world. Describe some cameras Discuss innovations in and techniques used in film cinematography and film. making. Define animation terminology and techniques. Learn about different special effect techniques. Use examples to compare fine art and functional art. Discuss how the computer has helped the animation process. Discuss the innovative methods of special effects today. Outline various crafts and the material used. Page 4 of 7
Clay and Wood Discuss clay and the Identify different Greek Explain the history of process to create different ceramics and ceramic ceramics. types of ceramics. paintings. Metal Explore the various uses of Examine the process used metal throughout history. to from metals. Sculpture Fiber and Glass Relief Architecture Freestanding Sculpture Sculpture and the Environment Early Architectural Systems Arches and Domes Steel-Frame and Ferroconcrete Computer Design Discuss the different qualities of glass and fiber. Identify the two categories of Describe sculpture in the round. Define the different types of environmental sculpture and discuss the symbolic meanings of sculpture and its relationship to the environment. Identify the two main architectural systems. Understand the historical development of arches, domes, and vaults. Define the attributes of a steel frame structure. Understand the advantages of architectural and design software. Examine crafts that utilize fiber and discuss different weaving techniques. Discuss the three different subcategories of relief Discuss different techniques of creating freestanding Examine different types of environmental sculptures. Compare and contrast the different types of construction in architecture. Define the anatomy and types of arches, vaults, and domes. Discuss the materials used in architecture. Explore how architecture has changed through computerized design. Explore glass crafts, the process to create glass, and the properties of glass. Examine art created using each category of relief Examine different materials used to create freestanding Understand the Greek Orders of Architecture. Analyze different building techniques. Page 5 of 7
Art History - Prehistoric and Ancient Art The Beginning Why Art History? Prehistoric Art in Europe Art in Ancient Civilizations Art of the Ancient Near East Art of Ancient Egypt 1 Art of Ancient Egypt 2 Ancient Greece Jewish, Early Christian, and Byzantine Art Islamic Art World Art Before 1400 Art of South and Southeast Asia Summarize the main questions the study of art history will answer. Arrange the basic Stone Age periods according to date. Explain the development of the Fertile Crescent. Analyze the use of Egyptian symbols. Recognize the reigns of Tutankhamen and Ramses II. Recognize artwork from the Geometric period. Discuss Jewish antiquities and symbols. List reasons why Islamic art and architecture are so diverse. Differentiate between styles of ancient Indus Understand how art history relates to the world. Compare Neolithic and Upper Paleolithic cave art. List the types of art that flourished in the early cities. Recognize and evaluate the construction methods of the pyramids of Giza. Recall the writing styles and contents of the Rosetta Stone. Discuss the characteristics and divisions of the Classical period. Recognize Christian art prior to Constantine. Define architectural elements of the mosque, specifically the Great Mosques. Discuss the three schools of thought concerning artistic representation of Buddha. Understand that art history has a powerful place in our culture today. Analyze the technical aspects of Neolithic ceramics. Assess the introduction of metalworking to Prehistoric man. Explain the types of art List some of the firsts that demonstrate the high achieved by the Sumerians. level of sophistication by the Persians. Analyze Egyptian sculpture and decorative elements in Egyptian tombs. Describe the general contents of The Book of the Dead. Discuss painting of vases and murals during the High Classical period. Discuss the three Golden Ages of Byzantine Art. Describe and recognize calligraphy on art work and written work. Discuss the Gupta period. Recognize the trends and characteristics in Hellenistic sculpture and art. Describe different types of Islamic portable arts. Page 6 of 7
Chinese and Korean Art Discuss the recent discoveries of the terracotta soldiers. Explain the principles of painting as set out by the Xie He. Discuss he Korean works developed during the Three Kingdom Period. Japanese Art Art of the Americas Art of Ancient Africa Recognize Jomon period pottery. Discuss the first major Mesoamerican art style of the Olmecs. Discuss Africa as the cradles of art and civilization. Recognize Esoteric Buddhist art. Discuss Mayan art and Discuss the site of lgbo- Ukwu as an important geological find. Characterize and analyze Women's Hand and Men's Hand style. Describe early rock art of the early North American Southwest. Discuss the art and architecture of Jenne. Discuss the Kongo Kingdom of political organization and artistic sophistication. Page 7 of 7