They will be able to describe how the same medium can be made to convey different messages. Fine art fulfills the artist's own creative need first and afterwards conveys something to an outside viewer. 1.6 Quality of writing 1.7 Speaking and listening Procedure Gallery tour provides information about mediums used by the artists. Students are asked to identify the probable ends for which different artists made their work. Students participate in a discussion of the ways a viewer can identify those ends.
Students participate in discussion of simplicity and complexity in materials and end product.
Assessment Revealed by students' interest Revealed by students' participation in discussion Evaluation based on Students' description of one artist's work demonstrating understanding of the artists' choices and purpose. Students' written statements about their own art work, explaining the end for which the art was made. For further information, please telephone Molly Dougherty, deputy director, 215.965.4044.