8.SS.26.A

Identify examples of American art, music, and literature that reflect society in different eras such as the Hudson River School artists, the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," and transcendental literature.

Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
American artmusicliteraturesocietyerasHudson River School artists"Battle Hymn of the Republic"transcendental literature
Skills
  • identify (examples of American art, music, and literature reflecting society in different eras) #dok1
  • categorize (types of art, music, and literature by era) #dok2
  • explain (how art, music, and literature reflect society) #dok2
  • analyze (the connection between creative works and their time periods) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify examples of American art, music, and literature from different historical eras. #dok1
  • I can list specific works such as those by Hudson River School artists, the 'Battle Hymn of the Republic,' and transcendental literature. #dok1
  • I can categorize examples of art, music, and literature by the era or societal context in which they were created. #dok2
  • I can explain how specific works of art, music, and literature reflect the values or issues of their time. #dok2
  • I can analyze the relationship between American creative works and the society in which they were produced. #dok3
  • I can interpret how changes in society influenced changes in American art, music, and literature. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Creative works such as art, music, and literature both reflect and influence the society and era in which they are made.
  • Examining examples of American art, music, and literature helps us understand historical contexts and societal values across different periods.
Essential Questions
  • How do works of art, music, and literature reflect the beliefs and values of specific eras in American history?
  • In what ways have artists, musicians, and writers documented or influenced major events or changes in American society?
  • How can examining creative works like the 'Battle Hymn of the Republic' and transcendental literature deepen our understanding of their times?
  • What characteristics distinguish examples of American art, music, and literature from different historical periods?
  • Why is it important to study the arts when learning about society and history?