Age Groups: 8 and up

Key Areas in Philosophy

• Aesthetics

Description:

What do we mean when we call something beautiful?  Is it something about the object itself, or is it all just personal opinion?  Working with famous works of art, as well as their own creations, students learn to discuss aspects of art that make it “beautiful”, and take stock of their own likes and dislikes.  This workshop encourages budding critics to see art from a variety of perspectives, and to appreciate the work and skill involved in the production of creative pieces.

Possible Ontario Curriculum Ties (general and specific outcomes): 

1. Grade 3-8 Visual Arts, Drama and Dance

• Thinking critically about art forms
• Reflecting on one’s own preferences in art

2. Language Arts, Grades 3-8

• Listening in order to understand and respond appropriately in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes
• Making inferences, extending understanding
• Read and demonstrate an understanding of texts
• Generate, gather and organize ideas and information
• Interactive strategies for speaking, including clarity and coherence, appropriate language
• Media literacy, especially with respect to critical analysis, making inferences, purpose and audience

 *All outcomes are as stated in the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum documents.