Students judge the plausibility and persuasiveness of interpretations offered by themselves and others. Students judge the merit and significance of artworks, using standards from individual and socio-cultural beliefs, values, purposes, and traditions, in conjunction with an informed interpretation of the artworks in question. Sample Assignments Students compare their opinions about philosophical topics and issues associated with art with those of their peers. Students articulate multiple viewpoints about philosophical issues associated with art. Students compare and contrast characteristics of various theories of art.
Students express and explain a definition or concept of art.
R Valuing Art Students describe what they like and think is important about art. Students compare their values about art with those of others in their community as well as in different cultures and times. Students identify a variety of ways people value art and describe possible consequences of those values. Students explain how choices in their lives have been influenced by the way they value art.