2.ART.3.A
Interpret stories, content, and meanings in a variety of artworks.
Grade 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013
Standard Unwrapping
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storiescontentmeaningsartworks
Skills
- interpret (stories in artworks) #dok2
- interpret (content in artworks) #dok2
- interpret (meanings in artworks) #dok2
- analyze (visual clues to find story, content, and meaning) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can recognize stories shown in different artworks. #dok1
- I can describe the content I see in various artworks. #dok1
- I can explain the meaning an artist might want to share in their artwork. #dok2
- I can interpret the stories, content, and meanings in a variety of artworks using evidence from what I observe. #dok2
- I can analyze and discuss how artists use visual elements to express stories or ideas in their artworks. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Artists use visual elements to communicate stories, ideas, and meanings in their artworks.
- Understanding art includes interpreting its story, content, and meaning by observing and analyzing visual clues.
Essential Questions
- How can looking closely at an artwork help you find its story?
- What clues in an artwork help you understand its content and meaning?
- Why might different people see different stories or meanings in the same artwork?
- How do artists use visuals to communicate ideas and stories?
- What makes an artwork meaningful to you?