Enduring Understanding 2: The arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events, and help explain how new directions in the arts have emerged.

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Number: VA.912.H.2
Title: The arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events, and help explain how new directions in the arts have emerged.
Type: Enduring Understanding
Subject: Visual Art
Grade: 912
Big Idea: Historical and Global Connections

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Independent

VA.912.H.2.In.a
Describe how technology has led to the development of new art styles over time.
VA.912.H.2.In.b
Explain the impact artwork and utilitarian objects have on the human experience.

Supported

VA.912.H.2.Su.a
Recognize how technology influences the creation of visual art.
VA.912.H.2.Su.b
Identify influences of visual art and utilitarian objects on the human experience.

Participatory

VA.912.H.2.Pa.a
Recognize structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to create and respond to artworks.
VA.912.H.2.Pa.b
Recognize an influence of visual art or utilitarian objects on the human experience.

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