VA.68.H.1.1

Describe social, ecological, economic, religious, and/or political conditions reflected in works of art.
General Information
Subject Area: Visual Art
Grade: 68
Big Idea: Historical and Global Connections
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
7801010: Access Visual and Performing Arts: 6-8 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2020, 2020 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
0100060: M/J Introduction to Art History (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))

Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
VA.68.H.1.In.a: Identify historical and cultural influences that have inspired artists to produce works of art.
VA.68.H.1.Pa.a: Recognize similar themes in visual art from a variety of cultures and times.
VA.68.H.1.Su.a: Recognize ideas important to people, groups, cultures, or time periods that are reflected in their artworks.

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Lesson Plans

The Power of Politics Through Symbolism and Art:

Students will be introduced to examples of symbolism, bias, and propaganda. Then, in groups, they will analyze the symbolism and message of propaganda posters from World War I and II.

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Modernized Portraits of Women's Suffragists:

Students will plan, sketch, and create a modernized portrait of a member of the Women’s Suffrage Movement. They will be combining their knowledge of the historical figures and the passing of the 19th amendment with the artistic process of portraiture in this integrated lesson plan.

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Political Cartoons as Commentary on Supreme Court cases:

Students will research and review a landmark Supreme Court case, evaluate the effect the case had on society, and plan and create a political cartoon based on the case, in this integrated civics and visual arts lesson plan.

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America's Roman Roots:

In this lesson plan, students will view and anaylze an image of Cicero giving an address to the Roman Senators using teacher led questions. Students will divide into groups to research the influences that Rome had on the creation of America’s constitutional republic. Finally, students will share their findings to the class through short presentations.

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