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 ...