Course Description
In Middle School Art, students will take an exciting journey back through time, and across the globe to discover important works of art and the cultures in which they were made. In this course, key pieces of art will be identified and discussed. Students will have the opportunity to see a variety of cultures and events through the lens of visual art. The course begins with a look at art from the Prehistoric Age. The shift to permanent dwellings is explored next, in the Ancient cultures of Mesopotamia and Egypt, with the architecture that signals humanity's need to influence the environment. The works of Ancient Greece and Rome are examined along with a look outside Europe to Africa and the Americas. The course ends with a look at Medieval and Renaissance Art, and how new techniques and focus influence art all over the globe.
Major Concepts
Major Concepts
- Operations of Art History
- Why People Create Art
- Architecture as Art
- Innovations in Art
- Cultural Impact on Art Produced and Art Techniques
- Characteristics of a Variety of Cultures