Global Art Traditions and Contemporary Practice
Explores diverse international art movements and practices.
Description : This course encourages comparative studies of global art traditions and modern practices, broadening students’ cultural perspectives and artistic vocabulary.
Category : Art
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to Global Art Traditions Section 1: Discovering Art Concepts - Lesson 1: What is Art? - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Art? - Lesson 2: The Role of Creativity - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Role of Creativity Section 2: Art in Cultural Contexts - Lesson 1: Art as Cultural Expression - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Art as Cultural Expression - Lesson 2: Observing Symbols and Meanings - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Observing Symbols and Meanings Section 3: Historical Perspectives of Art - Lesson 1: Early Art Forms - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Early Art Forms - Lesson 2: Evolution Through the Ages - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Evolution Through the Ages Section 4: Art Fundamentals - Lesson 1: Elements of Art – Line, Shape, and Color - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Elements of Art – Line, Shape, and Color - Lesson 2: Principles of Composition - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Principles of Composition Section 5: Art in Everyday Life - Lesson 1: Seeing Art Around Us - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Seeing Art Around Us - Lesson 2: Appreciating Community Creativity - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Appreciating Community Creativity Module 2: Exploring World Art Traditions Section 1: African Art Traditions - Lesson 1: Introduction to African Art - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to African Art - Lesson 2: Symbols and Rituals in African Art - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Symbols and Rituals in African Art Section 2: Asian Art Traditions - Lesson 1: Traditional Asian Visual Themes - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Traditional Asian Visual Themes - Lesson 2: Calligraphy and Brush Techniques - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Calligraphy and Brush Techniques Section 3: European Art Heritage - Lesson 1: Renaissance Beginnings - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Renaissance Beginnings - Lesson 2: Baroque and Beyond - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Baroque and Beyond Section 4: Latin American Art - Lesson 1: Folk Art and Traditions - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Folk Art and Traditions - Lesson 2: The Impact of Colonial History - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: The Impact of Colonial History Section 5: Indigenous Art Forms - Lesson 1: Nature and Spirituality in Indigenous Art - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Nature and Spirituality in Indigenous Art - Lesson 2: Storytelling Through Art - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Storytelling Through Art Module 3: Basic Art Techniques and Materials Section 1: Drawing Essentials - Lesson 1: Basic Drawing Tools and Materials - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Basic Drawing Tools and Materials - Lesson 2: Sketching Techniques - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Sketching Techniques Section 2: Painting Fundamentals - Lesson 1: Introduction to Paints and Media - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Paints and Media - Lesson 2: Color Mixing and Application - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Color Mixing and Application Section 3: Textile and Ceramics - Lesson 1: Basics of Textile Arts - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Basics of Textile Arts - Lesson 2: An Introduction to Ceramics - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: An Introduction to Ceramics Section 4: Digital Art and Photography - Lesson 1: Digital Tools in Art - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Digital Tools in Art - Lesson 2: Fundamental Photography Principles - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Fundamental Photography Principles Section 5: Printmaking Techniques - Lesson 1: Basics of Printmaking - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Basics of Printmaking - Lesson 2: Exploring Patterns and Repetition - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Exploring Patterns and Repetition Module 4: Contemporary Art Practices Section 1: Mixed Media Exploration - Lesson 1: Introduction to Mixed Media Art - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Mixed Media Art - Lesson 2: Combining Traditional and Modern Materials - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Combining Traditional and Modern Materials Section 2: Performance and Installation Art - Lesson 1: Basics of Performance Art - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basics of Performance Art - Lesson 2: Understanding Installation Art - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding Installation Art Section 3: Art and Social Themes - Lesson 1: Art as a Tool for Social Change - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Art as a Tool for Social Change - Lesson 2: Exploring Contemporary Issues Through Art - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Exploring Contemporary Issues Through Art Section 4: Global Art Collaborations - Lesson 1: Cross-Cultural Artistic Projects - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Cross-Cultural Artistic Projects - Lesson 2: Case Studies of Global Art Collaborations - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Case Studies of Global Art Collaborations Section 5: Community Art Initiatives - Lesson 1: Engaging Local Communities in Art - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Engaging Local Communities in Art - Lesson 2: Creating Public Art Projects - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Creating Public Art Projects Module 5: Interpreting and Critiquing Art Section 1: Observing and Describing Art - Lesson 1: How to Look at Art Critically - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: How to Look at Art Critically - Lesson 2: Vocabulary for Describing Art - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Vocabulary for Describing Art Section 2: Analyzing Artworks - Lesson 1: Understanding Composition and Theme - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Composition and Theme - Lesson 2: Evaluating Artistic Choices - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Evaluating Artistic Choices Section 3: Art Criticism Tools - Lesson 1: Introduction to Critique Methods - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduction to Critique Methods - Lesson 2: Constructive Criticism Techniques - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Constructive Criticism Techniques Section 4: Personal Reflection in Art - Lesson 1: Expressing Individual Perspectives - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Expressing Individual Perspectives - Lesson 2: Journaling Art Experiences - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Journaling Art Experiences Section 5: Modern Interpretation of Classical Art - Lesson 1: Comparing Historical and Contemporary Styles - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Comparing Historical and Contemporary Styles - Lesson 2: Final Thoughts on Art's Evolution - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Final Thoughts on Art's Evolution