AAS.SS.14.F

Describe how characteristics of African American history and culture have been reflected in various genres of art, music, film, theatre, visual arts, and dance.

Ethnic Studies: African American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
characteristicsAfrican American historyAfrican American culturegenresartmusicfilmtheatrevisual artsdance
Skills
  • describe (how characteristics of African American history are reflected in various genres of art, music, film, theatre, visual arts, and dance) #dok2
  • describe (how characteristics of African American culture are reflected in various genres of art, music, film, theatre, visual arts, and dance) #dok2
  • identify (examples of characteristics in creative genres) #dok1
  • analyze (connections between cultural or historical characteristics and artistic genres) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify characteristics of African American history and culture. #dok1
  • I can describe how characteristics of African American history are reflected in art, music, film, theatre, visual arts, and dance. #dok2
  • I can describe how characteristics of African American culture are represented in diverse forms of creative expression. #dok2
  • I can analyze the connections between African American history, culture, and artistic genres such as music and theatre. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Artistic genres such as art, music, film, theatre, visual arts, and dance have reflected and communicated the evolving characteristics of African American history and culture.
  • The expressions found in African American creative works provide deeper insight into shared experiences, struggles, and achievements within the community.
Essential Questions
  • How have characteristics of African American history shaped artistic expressions across different genres?
  • In what ways does African American culture influence art, music, film, theatre, visual arts, and dance?
  • How can examining creative works help us understand the experiences of African Americans throughout history?
  • What are some key characteristics of African American history and culture, and how are these characteristics reflected in various artistic forms?
  • How do artistic genres both reflect and contribute to the ongoing development of African American identity?