In conclusion, the two artists have taken a common theme and made two very different and unique artworks. We can help students see all types of things in their lives in a new perspective by looking carefully at works of art. In my Advanced Placement Literature class, the most immediate use I can think of is to compare a painting or a sculpture with a literary work we read. I could adapt the activities we have used with Common Threads. Collaborations and connectivity are important parts of life and the world of art.
Students can usually give a statement, but they have problems giving specific reasons.
This helps with the elaboration portion of TAAS writing. The art criticism activity is a good critical thinking activity that could be applied to stories, poems, and novels. As a reading teacher I could use the paper weaving with words written on the strips. I was able to see how visuals open up opportunities for student expression in more ways that just production. I continue to see the link between art, artist, and the participation of the student in the understanding and development of their own work and opinions.