Government of Manitoba
understanding art in context

Understanding Art in Context (A-U1) »
Students experience and develop awareness of artworks from various times, places, social groups, and cultures.

 

Students who have achieved expectations for this grade are able to

Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
engage thoughtfully with artworks from various times, places, and peoples

K-8 A-U1.1

identify, describe and compare works of art and design from different times, places, social groups, and cultures (include: art and design from past and present and from global, Canadian, and Manitoban cultures, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis)

5-8 A-U1.2

identify, share, and discuss examples of art and design experienced first-hand in own community and in the places and venues (e.g., galleries, places of worship, public buildings, parks) where these experiences occurred

5-8 A-U1.3

demonstrate awareness of the contributions of a variety of visual artists from own community, Manitoba, Canada, and various global contexts

5-8 A-U1.5