literatures, religions, and arts of the himalayan region

Terresa M. Fagan

A UNIT OF STUDY:
We are each unique, yet we are ONE.
Making global connections through ART.

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Lesson 1
The Language
of Art

Lesson 2
Reading and
Writing About
Art

Lesson 3
Taking a Closer
Look: Art Criticism
Lesson 4
Finding Global
Connections
Through Art

Lesson 5
Applying Social
Criticism to
Works of Art

Lesson 6
Using Critical Thinking Strategies in Art

Lesson 7
Sacred Circles

Lesson 8
Creating a
Sacred Circle


LESSON FIVE- Applying Social Criticism to Works of Art

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn to identify the dynamic societal domains in which a work of art is created.See Resources page for various links to make selections.

Definitions
     Society - two or more individuals sharing something(s) in common.
     Culture - thoughts, beliefs, actions, rituals, etc. of a society.
     Economy - anything of value that is exchanged.
     Government - the rules, regulations, and powers of enforcement in a society.

     Expect spend at least three to four days on this lesson.
       *Day one - Teacher explains and models lesson. Students research and find a work of art with          historical details from the from the Himalayan region.
       *Day two - Students will research the societal domains in which the work was created:
         Culture, Economy, Government
       *Day three - Students will write a formal essay discussing the three dimensions of the society          where their art selections were created.
       *Day four - Students present their selections and societal discussion to the class.  
This site was created by Terresa M. Fagan at the NEH Summer Institute "Literatures, Religions, and Arts of the Himalayan Region," held at the College of the Holy Cross, Summer 2008.