Students draw upon observations and interpretations of artworks to generate questions about artworks and the contexts in which they were produced and perceived. Students draw upon observations, interpretations, and judgments of artworks to generate insightful questions about artworks, the contexts in which they were perceived, and their relevance to individuals and society. Art Making Students use observations of people, places, objects, and events as sources of ideas for their art making. Art Making Students manipulate and explore the expressive potential of different combinations and arrangements of visual elements. Students demonstrate the appropriate and safe use of a variety of art materials and technologies.
Students develop innovative ways to exploit the potential of materials and technologies.
Students use simple techniques for collecting, displaying, exhibiting, preserving, and evaluating their artworks. Students give examples of purposes that art serves in different cultures and times. Students compare multiple, overlapping art-related values and activities within one culture. Students seek information about the intentions of people who have made art in other times and cultures. Students construct interpretations that are appropriate for the cultural-historical context in which artworks were made.