Critical thinking: Western art
I can use critical thinking to reflect upon connections, choices and challenges in Western art.
Critical thinking: Western art
I can use critical thinking to reflect upon connections, choices and challenges in Western art.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Western art history can be seperated out into art periods and art movements.
- Critical thinking is essential in Western art history because of the main issues and debates surrounding it.
- Critical thinking skills can identify connections between artists and artworks such as themes, creating shared stories.
Keywords
Critical thinking - the ability to reason, ask questions, debate and challenge what is presented to you
Western art history - the study of how art has changed over time in continental Europe and North America
Appropriation - when an artist takes elements from another culture without understanding, respecting, or giving credit to it
Common misconception
Critical thinking focuses on judging artworks as 'good' or 'bad'.
Critical thinking helps artists and audiences to think deeply about art and respect different viewpoints.
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