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Course: Visual Language in Art -Towards Modernism (NCEA L2 - Art History)

Nicky Lewis —

Students who study Art History not only learn to analyse and discuss art works but also develop critical thinking skills.

When:

Semester One

Subject Area(s)

Art History

NCEA L2

These skills help in understanding the contexts of artistic creation and how art works reflect the time and culture in which they were created. This can then be referenced for all imagery so prevalent in our modern world. It does not require practical art skills.

Predominantly looking at the time period Towards Modernism (c.1780–1900) in France we study visual language and its use during this time. Students are given time to follow a line of topic they are particularly interested in.

Requirements

It is important that students are self motivated and willing to use good research skills.

Assessment

Communicate a considered personal response to art works AS91185
Examine how media are used to create effects in art works AS91183

About the Teacher

I LOVE Art History it is an underestimated subject. In our modern society images have become more and more prevalent and I believe everyone should be visually literate as I genuinely believe it will enrich their lives.
I am an animal and art loving Brummie (from Birmingham, England) who now lives on a crop farm with my partner, two children and growing menagerie in Canterbury. 

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