Art Appreciation
(1 Credit) This course is designed to increase knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts. Students focus on interpreting and evaluating works of art within formal, cultural, and historical contexts, as well as exploring a survey view of art history, including a deeper look at global artworks.
THIS WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS
Standard:
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Using the language of artistic principles, compare and contrast artworks from disparate cultures.
Tuesday Nov. 30, 2021
Work on Ancient Greeks and Ancient Romans worksheets in class. There will be a 4 page print out of this for you to complete in class.
Wednesday, Dec 1, 2021
Paint/Drawing Creative Break
Thursday, Dec 2, 2021
In Class Assignment
We will watch the following video in class “Roman Art History from Goodbye-Art Academy”: https://youtu.be/RM2D7iJHWXQ
Answer the following questions:
1. How did the Greeks differ from their Romans in their depiction of the human form?
2. Name the 3 types of columns mentioned in the video. This was mentioned around 5:10.
3. What is Byzantine art? Give a short definition.
Assignments
Please be flexible with dates listed below. Each Item is subject to change based on scheduling, inclement weather, school events, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: Starting Wednesday Sept. 15, we will be doing an in-class activity every Wednesday that will be assessed points. This will involve painting, drawing and other creative outlets. Points will be granted on participation.
MODULE 1:
Artistic Elements
TOPICS:
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Objective/Subjective Interpretations of Art
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Artistic Elements
IMPORTANT DATES:
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August 26, 2021, In-Class Assignment Due
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August 30, 2021, Quiz #1
MODULE 2:
Impressionist Period
TOPICs:
Impressionist Artists Biographies, Definition of Impressionist Art and Examples
IMPORTANT DATES:
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Assigned Sept 16, due Sept 22 Quiz, Take Home Quiz
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September 22 & 23, In Class Assignment, Latino Month Celebration
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Sept 27, Due Sept 28, In Class Assignment, Impressionism
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Sept 30, 3 Page Paper Due, Impressionist Artist
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Oct 4-6, Review
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Oct 11-12 Parent Teacher Conferences
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Oct 13-14 PSATs
MODULE 3:
Art in Different Cultures
TOPICS:
Art throughout time, art throughout Difference Cultures
IMPORTANT DATES:
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October 21, In Class Assignment
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October 28, Quiz
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November 4, 3 Page Paper Due, Art in Different Cultures
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Review and Assessments, In Class Assignment
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November 17, Quiz
Week 15: Nov 22- 25 THANKSGIVING BREAK
MODULE 4:
IN CLASS ASSIGNMENT
Dec 16: Art Themed Xmas Party