Visual and Performing Arts Standards
Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades,
by the end of Grade 8, students will:
Standard 1.1

(Aesthetics) All students will use aesthetic knowledge in the creation of and in response to dance, music, theater, and visual art.

Standard 1.1.7.A Knowledge
Standard 1.1.7.A.1
Examine works of art that communicate significant cultural beliefs or set of values.
Standard 1.1.7.A.2
Use domain-specific vocabulary relating to symbolism, genre, and performance technique in all arts areas.
Standard 1.1.7.A.3
Analyze how art is often defined by its originality.
Standard 1.1.7.B  Skills
Standard 1.1.7.B.1
Differentiate between the unique and common properties in all of the arts.
Standard 1.1.7.B.2
Distinguish among artistic styles, trends, and movements in various art forms.
Standard 1.1.7.B.3
Express how art is inspired by an individual's imagination.
Standard 1.1.7.B.4
Describe changes in meaning over time in the perception of a known work of art.