The -Isms of Art

Lesson Title: The -Isms of Art (1 of 5): Intro & Art History

Academic Standards: National Core Arts Standards (Presenting): Anchor Standard #4. Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation. National Core Arts Standards (Responding): Anchor Standard #7. Perceive and analyze artistic work. National Core Arts Standards (Connecting): Anchor Standard #11. Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

Content Creator: Ms. Beth Bachuss

Level: High School

Duration: 45-55 min

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Objectives

Students will learn the four types of ism.
Students will be able to closely examine 2D and 3D artworks.
Students will participate in an analysis of and discussion about artworks in the Western Art History canon from Prehistory through Realism.
Students will be able to accurately identify the style / time period of some of the works of art we viewed.
Students will participate in an activity where we collaboratively sort the artworks we have seen by their style / time period.

Description

After an introduction and confirmation that students are comfortable moving about in VR, we will cover the four types of -isms and then view images from different time periods / styles of art (“isms”). This first lesson covers Western art from prehistoric times to 19th century Realism.