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Essential Questions
EU: Artists, curators, and others consider a variety of factors and methods including evolving technologies when preparing and refining artwork for display and or when deciding if and how to preserve and protect it.
EQ: What methods and processes are considered when preparing artwork for presentation or preservation? How does refining artwork affect its meaning to the viewer? What criteria are considered when selecting work for presentation, a portfolio, or a collection?
EQ: What methods and processes are considered when preparing artwork for presentation or preservation? How does refining artwork affect its meaning to the viewer? What criteria are considered when selecting work for presentation, a portfolio, or a collection?
Skills Examples
- Recognize how the geographical, cultural, and historical perspectives represented in visual artworks influence personal aesthetic criteria.
- Encourage the selection of pieces of art with personal meaning.
- Attach original artwork onto construction paper or matte board to present it.
- Participate in the installation of original artwork for a display.
- Discuss the following roles: visitor, curator, docent, guard, and studio teacher.
- Demonstrate appropriate behavior in a museum, gallery, or other setting.
- Interview an artist, docent, or other professional that works with public displays.
Vocabulary
- Complementary colors
- Contrast
- Curator
- Elements of Art
- Texture
- Landscapes
- Portrait
- Positive/ negative space and shape
- Principles of design
- Repetition
- Variety
- Secondary colors
- Still life
- Technique
- Venue
Anchor Standards
Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.