5.ART.4.A

Evaluate the elements of art, principles of design, general intent, media and techniques, or expressive qualities in artworks of self, peers, or historical and contemporary artists.

Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013

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Vocabulary
elements of artprinciples of designgeneral intentmediatechniquesexpressive qualitiesartworksselfpeershistorical artistscontemporary artists
Skills
  • evaluate (elements of art in artworks) #dok3
  • evaluate (principles of design in artworks) #dok3
  • evaluate (general intent of artworks) #dok3
  • evaluate (media and techniques used in artworks) #dok3
  • evaluate (expressive qualities in artworks) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the elements of art and principles of design in artworks created by myself, peers, and artists from history or today. #dok1
  • I can describe the media, techniques, and expressive qualities used in various artworks. #dok2
  • I can compare the general intent and expressive qualities in artworks by different artists. #dok2
  • I can evaluate how effectively the elements of art and principles of design are used in artworks created by myself, my peers, or professional artists. #dok3
  • I can justify my opinions about the impact of media, techniques, and expressive qualities in artworks with evidence. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Evaluating an artwork requires understanding how the elements of art, principles of design, and other qualities work together to communicate meaning.
  • Artists use various media, techniques, and expressive choices that can shape the way viewers perceive and respond to their work.
Essential Questions
  • How can I recognize and evaluate the use of elements of art and principles of design in a work of art?
  • What makes the intent behind an artwork important in evaluating its impact?
  • How do media, techniques, and expressive qualities influence the effectiveness of an artwork?
  • Why is it valuable to analyze and critique artworks created by myself, my peers, and artists from different time periods?
  • What criteria can I use when making informed judgments about a work of art?