ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] VISA (4) 11 :

11) Analyze components in visual imagery that convey meanings and messages.

Example: What is the meaning of Edvard Munch's The Scream?

[ARTS] VISA (4) 12 :

12) Interpret art by referring to contextual information and analyzing relevant subject matter, visual qualities, and use of media.

Example: Emanuel Leutze's Washington Crossing the Delaware River in 1776 and its relevance to the Revolutionary War.

[ARTS] VISA (5) 11 :

11) Identify and analyze cultural associations suggested by visual imagery.

Example: The Terra Cotta Army and its relationship to Chinese culture.

[ARTS] VISA (5) 12 :

12) Interpret art by analyzing visual qualities and structure, contextual information, subject matter, visual elements, and use of media to identify ideas and mood conveyed.

Students will analyze Tar Beach 2 by Faith Ringgold. The teacher will ask "What makes you say that?" to encourage deeper observations and evidence to support those observations. Students will divide into groups and continue the analysis. Groups will share observations with the class.