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Pre K-12 Standards

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PreK–12 STANDARD 6: Purposes and Meanings in the Arts

 Project
Students will describe the purposes for which works of dance, music, theatre, visual arts, and architecture were and are created, and, where appropriate, interpret their meanings.
Grades K - 4
6.1 When viewing or listening to examples of visual arts, architecture, music, dance, storytelling, and theatre, ask and answer questions such as, “What is the artist trying to say?” “Who made this, and why?” “How does this work make me feel?”
6.2 Investigate uses and meanings of examples of the arts in children’s daily lives, homes, and communities For example, children learn and teach other children songs in languages other than English; interview parents and community members about dances, s
Grades 5 - 8
6.3 Interpret the meanings of artistic works by explaining how the subject matter and/or form reflect the events, ideas, religions, and customs of people living at a particular time in history
For example, at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, students view John Singleton Copley’s portrait of Paul Revere and examples of Revere’s silverware. What do these works reveal about attitudes toward artistry in 18th century America?
6.4 Describe how artistic production can shape and be influenced by the aesthetic preferences of a society
Grades 9 - 12
6.5 Interpret the meanings of artistic works based on evidence from artists’ biographies, autobiographies, or videotaped or written interviews For example, students read about how composer Aaron Copland and choreographer Martha Graham collaborated on the
6.6 Describe and analyze examples of art forms that integrate practical functions with aesthetic concerns For example, students listen for Similarities and differences in work songs from various cultures.
Grades 9 - 12 Extended
6.7 Compare examples of works in one arts domain (dance, music, theatre, visual arts, or architecture) from several periods or cultures and explain the extent to which each reflects function, customs, religious beliefs, social philosophies, aesthetic theology...
6.8 Compare examples of works from several arts domains within a period or culture and explain the extent to which each reflects function, customs, religious beliefs, social philosophies, aesthetic theories, economic conditions, and/or historical or political...

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