Artists may explore their own ancestry or role in society and tell stories about their traditions, legends and culture. View the art of various cultures. Include work by male and female artists. View and discuss examples. Technology and the developments related to it have influenced artists for centuries.
View works and discuss their significance.
When one or more of these areas has been explored, have students brainstorm ideas for the development of their own works using a variety of media, techniques, styles, etc. Encourage students to move in their thinking from a general source of inspiration to a more specific personal idea. Encourage them to use preliminary analysis and personal notation, and to keep track of the development process in their journals. When the students' works are complete, view them as a class. Reflect upon the sources of inspiration and the students' own unique ideas.