Art Appreciation

 The general aim of this approach is to develop one's ability to make and appreciate art.

To achieve this aim:

*Use art to find themselves and the world

*look at and respond to art of other people, times, and places

*find out about their own and other cultures by looking at art

*find out about artists and how they work

*interpretation of those artworks

*share with others their observations, thoughts, and feelings about art

*develop appropriate language to use when thinking, talking, reading, and writing about art

*develop personal preferences for particular artworks, styles, art materials and ways of working

*make judgments about art

*decide own art topics based on personal interests and experiences

*use experience in another curriculum in other areas starting point for their art

*invent and adapt symbols to represent objects, ideas, and feelings in visual form.

* practice and , rehearse and, improve particular symbols that interest them

*build up a repertoire of symbols

*combine symbols into images or series of images

*tell stories and explain things through the art

* practice existing skills and learn new skills when these are needed in particular contexts

*learn about tools, techniques, and materials and how they are used to make art

*pose and solve art-related problems

*use and develop all their senses, especially the visual which plays a central role in art.

Annotated Aims

Human beings have always made art. Art is a valued form of human experience because, like language, it satisfies the human need to explore and represent through symbols. In art, these symbols are visual.

Art is an expression of cultural identity as well as individual identity. Many artworks are identified as belonging to a particular culture even though the individual makers are unknown.

Interpreting Art

Art is a means of generating interpretations. Although some artworks are quickly and easily understood, many artworks require interpretation. This applies to children's art as well as to the work of adult artists.

Sharing with others their observations, thoughts, and feelings about art

There are no fixed rules in art, there are only shared values and beliefs Children need regular opportunities to share their developing ideas about art with other children and with adults.

Although there are occasions when children prefer to make or contemplate art silently and in private, a school is a social setting where children can share their ideas and opinions with other people.