STUDIO ART 17
Non-Western Art II
Key Concepts: Key
Vocabulary:
Islam Monotheism Corbelled arch Pre-Columbian Minaret
Arabesque Mosque
Totems
(Culture) Role
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Islam refers to the Moslem religion and all the nations in which that religion dominates. |
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Medieval Europeans borrowed many things from the Moslems such as stained glass, Arabic numerals and pointed arches. |
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Topic: Non-Western Art Re: (N.
American) (Islam, Africa,
Pre-Columbian) |
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Some African societies specialized in making masks that were worn as symbols of authority. |
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North and South American cultures developed a large variety of art and architecture. |
Examples: Students will:
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Understand that most non-western art was created primarily
for religious or utilitarian reasons rather than aesthetic reasons |
Discuss a culture’s art in terms of its characteristics,
religious functions, and history |
Identify by subject matter of style the art of at least 2
cultures |
Produce works of art based on the style of art of two
cultures |
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Enduring Understanding (s): Art communicates the values, attitudes, and belief systems within a society. _________________________________________________
Essential Question (s): What is the function of art in non-western cultures? _______________________________________________________
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