They will also explore the reasons why people collect art and other objects. The lesson culminates with students developing their own display of the community's artistic heritage. Students analyze how artists, art critics, and art historians have described the artworks in this unit. Students refer to philosophical and aesthetic issues that have been a concern for African American artists and write their own comments about an artwork. Students consider the importance of patrons of African American art, especially collectors and museums.
Students organize a display to showcase the artistic heritage of their community, city, or state.
Click here for Assessment Guides you can use to determine the level of mastery your students have achieved in reaching these objectives. Preparation Print out and read through the lesson, carefully adapting it to your teaching style and available resources. Assemble necessary resources . Several lessons might be completed within two or three class periods, but students should be allowed at least two weeks to research the art history of their community, interview artists, and assemble their display. In addition, you will want to allow time for students to act as tour guides.