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Art History (SCP) 818
Art Criticism and Aesthetics

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01.4 THE ARTS - VISUAL ART

01.4.5.5.2 -- Students will describe and analyze visual characteristics of works of art using visual art terminology

01.4.5.9.3 -- Students will defend personal interpretations using reasoned argument

01.4.5.9.1 -- Students will research and analyze historic meaning and purpose in varied works of art

01.4.5.9.2 -- Students will reflect critically on various interpretations to better understand specific works of art

01.4.6.9.1 -- Students will analyze and compare characteristics of the visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes of that period or style

01.4.4.9.1 -- Students will analyze and interpret art works in terms of form, cultural and historical context, and purpose

01.4.4.9.3 -- Students will compare works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics and culture; justify conclusions made and use these conclusions to inform their own art making.

01.4.5.9.4 -- Students will apply critical and aesthetic criteria (e.g., technique, formal and expressive qualities, content) in order to improve their own works of art.



1. How does one criticize art?
2. What is aesthetics?
3. What is content?
4. How does content relate to aesthetics?




Art criticism and aesthetics will be thoroughly integrated into the comprehensive study of various art periods and styles of art history.



Studnents will develop the ability to:

- describe, reflect, analyze, and interpret various forms of art
- make informed judgements regarding the purposes and contexts of various forms of art




All Students will:

- view and discuss a variety of samples from the history of art
- view and discuss a variety of samples from diverse cultures
- view ad discuss a variety of samples from styles and movements of art



1. Homework is used as a formative and summative evaluation tool.
2. Quizzes, tests, or alternative assessments are used to access concrete information such as vocabulary, equipment use, and procedures.
3. Project evaluations may take the form of group critques, rating scales, checklists, written evaluations, and teacher interviews.
4. Group discussions give insight into aesthetic and critical issues, providing an avenue for learning, how to talk about art, and how to view art.



- Selected websites, videos, resource books, slides, and museum visits.