CONCEPT MAP

Key Concepts: Key Vocabulary:

Artworks

Aesthetic Response

Conditions

Good Design

Harmony

Traditional Art

Utilitarian

Conditions used to determine that an object is art: traditional materials and form, such as paint and canvas, wood, stone, clay, metal, gems, pencils, or pastels.

Artistic Intent: art has meaning and expresses ideas.

Topic:

When is it “Art”

Some objects are “Art” while others are well-designed utilitarian forms.

Examples:

Artwork from home

Defend artistic-ness

Discuss

Enduring Understanding (s): Students can evaluate if something is “Art” by examining the conditions, the art world, their aesthetic response, and recognizing elements of good design.

Essential Question (s): When is it “ART”?