National
Standards
Aesthetics
3:
Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas
Proficient:
3.1
Students reflect on how artworks differ visually, spatially, temporally,
and functionally, and describe how these are related to history and
culture.
3.2
Students apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in their artworks and
use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.
Advanced:
3.3
Students describe the origins of specific images and ideas and
explain why they are of value in their artwork and in the work of others
3.4
Students evaluate and defend the validity of sources for content
and the manner in which subject matter, symbols, and images are used in
the students' works and in significant works by others
State
Standards
Aesthetics
5
Students reflect on the nature of art and aesthetic issues concerning
the meaning and significance of art.
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H.5.1
Proficient
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Identify
subtle problems in works of art, form theories about these works, and
evaluate alternative hypotheses.
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H.5.1
Advanced
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Demonstrate
reflection and sustained attention to complex problems in works of art by
articulating well-supported hypotheses and judging the adequacy of other
hypotheses.
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H.5.2
Proficient
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Engage
in philosophical inquiry into the nature of art or aesthetic issues alone
or with others.
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H.5.2
Advanced
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Engage
in philosophical inquiry into the nature of art or aesthetic issues alone
or with others.
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6
Students theorize about art and make informed
judgments .
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H.6.1
Proficient
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Identify
and apply theories of art when making informed judgments about works of
art.
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H.6.1
Advanced
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Identify
works of art that are not congruent with established art theories, and
explore other theories that could explain them.
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H.6.2
Proficient
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Listen
to and read alternative responses to works of art from peers, artists, and
philosophers.
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H.6.2
Advanced
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Research
puzzling works of art that challenge one’s personal artistic preferences
and identify personal criteria for judging excellence in art
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H.6.3
Proficient
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Analyze
the views of an aesthetician.
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H.6.3
Advanced
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Analyze
and compare writings of aestheticians.
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