People who work with visual images include painters, quilters, ceramic artists, beadwork artists, sculptors, sign painters and people who arrange displays in store windows. These people and others like them live in all communities. By studying them and the work they do, students can begin to understand the role visual images play in daily life, and the many ways visual images reflect and define culture. This mini-unit encourages students to become aware of the connections between visual art and daily life. They can see that many artists choose their subject matter from what they see around them.
Students can also see that visual art is present in their own community.
Advertising Introductory Activities Have students walk down a main street in their community. Keep track of the ones students like best, the ones students think will attract the most attention. Discuss why shop owners, etc. put up signs and posters. Advertisements Pictures of neon signs, etc. Have students create advertising posters for their favorite movie.