Level 2 Art History
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: A. Hill.
Art History is a subject that will grow student’s ability to analyze and interpret artistic sources. These skills allow students to comprehend and break down the explicit and implicit messages weaved into media. In this day and age, the ability to analyze and critically engage with media is becoming increasingly important.
Art History at level 2 will cover the making and changing of the ‘rules’ of art during the time of the French Revolution. Students will engage with revolutionary ideas and how power shifts across society as well as how art aids in the shifting of power. They will be looking at artists like Jaques-Louis David and Manet.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
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Art History 2.1 - Examine the effects of formal elements of art works
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Art History 2.2 - Examine the meanings conveyed by art works
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Art History 2.3 - Examine the influence of context(s) on art works
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Art History 2.4 - Examine how media are used to create effects in art works
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Art History 2.5 - Communicate understanding of an art history topic
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Art History 2.6 - Communicate a considered personal response to art works