AE17.VA.K.12

Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): KG - Visual Arts

AE17.VA.K.12
Interpret art by identifying subject matter and describing relevant details.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: People gain insights into meanings of artworks by engaging in the process of art criticism.
EQ: What is the value of engaging in the process of art criticism? How can the viewer "read" a work of art as text? How does knowing and using visual arts vocabularies help us understand and interpret works of art?

Skills Examples

Identify art in their community, such as landscaping, etc.
Communicate the ideas and stories he/she sees in a work of art.
Recognize and point out basic elements of art in their own artwork and that of others.
Describe the meaning in the marks they make on paper.
Compare a photograph or painting of a vase to a real vase.
Explain what they think a piece of artwork means.
Listen carefully to the point of views of others and recognize that people have different opinions and responses.
Share what they see in a piece of artwork by listing items seen using art vocabulary. Answer questions such as, "What do you see?" or "How does this art make you feel?"
Explain why they like or do not like a piece of artwork.
Explain why he/she likes or dislikes his/her own artwork.

Vocabulary

Art
Artwork
Collaboratively
Collage
Cool colors
Warm colors
Elements of Art

Color
Line
Shape

Imaginative play
Play
Portfolio
Primary colors
Principles of design

Pattern

Printmaking

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

COS Examples

Example: Answer questions such as, What do you see?“ or “How does this art make you feel?”“