David Pentecost
9/27/2014
Art History Grades 9-12
Lesson Length: 5 Days
Lesson Title: Cultural Diversity in Visual Art
Unit/Chapter Objection/Generalization/ Big Idea
This lesson is a continuation of TN Art History grades 9-12 standard 4.1 and 4.2. Students are
exploring the relationship between art/architecture and culture. This project specifically focuses
on cultural diversity through the lens of contemporary and historical art.
Lesson Objective
Objective(s)
Find Examples of
five works of Art
that have different
cultural and
historical
significance
Research and
categorize cultural
significance of the
of artwork
Insert photos of art
from student
generated files
Computer Application
Internet Browser
(Explore or Safari)
Computer Function
Research
Data Manipulation
Find and save five high
quality images that fit
the criteria set out
for the assignment.
Internet Browser
(Explorer or Safari)
Research
Microsoft PowerPoint
Insert Graphics
Research examples and
Summarize its cultural
and historical
classification
Insert graphics from
research into
PowerPoint
Presentation in a
dynamic and organized
way that effectively
demonstrates the
content of the
presentation
Summarizes research
with well organized
Titles, Bullet Lists, and
Labels that effectively
demonstrates the
content of the
presentation.
Summarize
Microsoft PowerPoint
Research on
selected examples
Displays Text
Standards Addressed
TN Art History grade 9-12
4.1 Demonstrate and understanding of the ways in which history and culture influence the
production of art and architecture.
4.2 Research, analyze, and explain how visual art/architecture reflects and influences society
and cultures.
ISTE Standards
1.Creativity and Innovation
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
3. Research and Information Fluency - Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use
information.
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety
of sources and media
d. Process data and report results
Materials
Computer
Internet Browser
Microsoft PowerPoint
Project Guide Handout
Background and Rational
Academic language will be addressed in methods courses and is not addressed in IDT 7061.
At this point students have been introduced to the major periods in art history and have a
general framework and understanding of the various contributions from cultures throughout the
world to art/architecture. This project should be an indicator of the students’ ability to
demonstrate their grasp of the overall impact that art and culture have on one another. This
lesson is also an attempt to integrate and highlight cultural diversity in the classroom.
Procedures and Timeline
Problem Statement – Pretend that you are the curator of your local art museum. You are
planning a new exhibit on cultural diversity in art. One part of the exhibit will involve a
PowerPoint presentation that highlights artwork that has been influenced by historical and
cultural significance. Your presentation should discuss three examples chosen in reference to
their specific place and time in history in an attempt to demonstrate the importance of
understanding the impact that cultural and historical contexts have on art production. The
presentation should focus on one particular historical theme, such as the American civil rights
movement, or artistic movement, such as abstract expressionism. You can choose any historical
or cultural setting from any place or time in history as long as your presentation focuses on the
cultural significance of the artwork. The presentation should be at least seven minutes long and
should also contain at least eight slides.
Before the Computer: 20 Minutes
The Teacher will:
 Hand out problem statement with requirements and guidelines as well as hand out Think
Sheet.
 Go over the parameters of the project.
 Address appropriate conduct while presenting and listening to presentations.
 Address any questions that students have before beginning research.
The Students will:
 Look over handouts with requirements and guidelines and Think Sheet.
 Actively listen to the parameters of the project.
 Ask questions about the project.
At the Computer: Next 3 Days
The Teacher will:
 Monitor Student progress.
 Provide help as needed.
 Make sure that students start making presentations by end of day 2.
 Make sure that students save their work before leaving the classroom.
The Students will:
 Begin researching subject/artworks that they want to reference.
 Collect Images and data relating to the topic to organize into their presentation.
 By end of day 2, begin working on PowerPoint presentation.
 Finish work by the end of day 3.
Presentation: Day 4 and 5
The Teacher will:
 Have students present their work to the class.
 Make sure all students are respectful of other students’ presentations.
The Students will:
 Actively and respectively listen to other students’ presentations.
 Present their own presentations.
Closure:
Have an open discussion about the dynamic interplay between culture and art. Did the students
gain any new insights? How will students apply this information in their future lives?
Assessment Evidence
Criteria
Below Proficiency
Proficient
Advanced
Appropriate
Chosen examples failed Examples effectively
Examples chosen provide a
examples were
to demonstrate the
demonstrate the
firm grasp on the historical
chosen the
connection between
connection between
cultural impact on visual
effectively
cultural and historical history and cultural
Art. Student went above and
demonstrated the setting within the
setting within the
beyond in demonstrating
criteria of the
context of visual art
context of visual art
their understanding of the
project
subject
High quality images PowerPoint presentation PowerPoint
PowerPoint presentation
were successfully either had low quality or presentation includes
includes high quality
incorporated into theno images that
high quality examples examples of art work that
PowerPoint
represented the chosen of art that flow with the enhance the quality of the
presentation
examples of art
presentation
overall presentation
Main points are
Presentation did not haveMain points are
Main points are condensed
addressed and well sufficient information to addressed and aid in the and organized in such a way
condensed into the make a connection
presentation of project that enhances the
PowerPoint
between the artwork or
PowerPoint presentation and
presentation
was crudely organized
displays great skill in
within the presentation
presenting information.
Student successfully Presentation had
Presentation met slide Students not only met the
presented
inappropriate number
and time requirements basic requirements for the
PowerPoint
of slides, did not make and all main points were presentation aspects of the
presentation
time requirements, or
addressed in a
project, but also
was not completely
professional manner
demonstrated superior
presented
ability in engaging the
audience
Student respectively Student was rude or
Student actively and
Students actively and
listened to other
disrespectful during
respectfully listened to respectfully listened to and
students’
other students’
other students’
gave positive feedback to
presentations
presentations
presentations
other students’
presentations
Modifications
I am aware that modifications will be made for students who did not master the objectives and
for those ready for enrichment. However, modifications are not covered in this course and are
not part of this particular lesson.
Cultural Diversity in Art
Project Guide Handout
Pretend that you are the curator of your local art museum. You are planning a new
exhibit on cultural diversity in art. One part of the exhibit will involve a PowerPoint
presentation that highlights artwork that has been influenced by historical and cultural
significance. Your presentation should discuss three examples chosen in reference to their
specific place and time in history in an attempt to demonstrate the importance of
understanding the impact that cultural and historical contexts have on art production. The
presentation should focus on one particular historical theme, such as the American civil
rights movement, or artistic movement, such as abstract expressionism. You can choose any
historical or cultural setting from any place or time in history as long as your presentation
focuses on the cultural significance of the artwork. The presentation should be at least seven
minutes long and should also contain at least eight slides.
Some suggested ideas of artworks for you to explore…
 African-American Civil Rights Movement
 Abstract Expressionism
 Propaganda Art from World War II
 Impressionism
 Romanticism
 French-Revolution
 The Enlightenment
 Neo-Classicism
 Indian Removal Act and Native American Artwork
 Renaissance Art
 Greek Architecture
Remember
Your PowerPoint slide show should only be used to enhance your presentation (not
be used as a crutch). It is more important for you, the presenter, to be the focus of the
presentation. In relation to this particular presentation, PowerPoint should primarily be used
to provide visual examples of the artwork (Remember to get highest resolution images
possible). With this in mind, you should only need a minimal amount of text and bulleted
points. As a rule of thumb, you should put 80% of your efforts into researching this project,
and 20% into making the slideshow. Presentations should be at least eight slides and your
presentation must be at least seven minutes in length.
Task List
Your
Not Yet
Research
and
presentation
should
include the
following:
Selected 3
Artworks
from a
specific
cultural and
historical
context
(High
Resolution?)
Connections
to Historical
Connotations
Connections
to Cultural
Contexts
PowerPoint
presentation
fulfills
requirements
(8 slides)
Work in
Progress
Somewhat
Finished
Almost
Finished
Complete