Students articulate a principle of artistic freedom and its significance in a democratic society. Students describe how art-related values and activities within cultures have included or excluded certain social groups and forms of art making based on such factors as racial and gender discrimination. Content Standard 5 Students recognize interpretations that are well supported. Students identify what they believe makes some artworks better than others. Content Standard 5 Students judge the plausibility of interpretations offered by themselves and others.
Students generate and apply criteria for judging the merit and significance of artworks.
Content Standard 5 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. Content Standard 5 Sample Assignments Students compare their opinions about philosophical topics and issues associated with art with those of their peers. Content Standard 5 Students articulate multiple viewpoints about philosophical issues associated with art. Content Standard 5 Students compare and contrast characteristics of various theories of art.