Craft and traditional objects can also be dealt with at the interpretation stage. The teacher should encourage students to assign personal associations and meaning to the object even if thematic interpretation does not apply. The teacher can ask students what song the art work reminds them of, what colour, etc. This is a stage where students should be encouraged to find out as much about the work and the artist as they can. The teacher can provide information, or the students can embark on research projects.
Art galleries are good sources of information about art and artists.
Many galleries have exhibition catalogues which provide artists' statements, and biographical and critical information. Guests can be brought into the classroom at this stage to provide the students with information. An artist's visit would be an excellent opportunity if it could be arranged. If the students have been looking at a traditional art work, this would be an opportune time to embark on cross-cultural studies. Information about the designs, the people, the symbolism, etc.