Demonstrate understanding of formal elements of art works, using art terminology
This standard is about learning to see and talk about how artists actually make art work — the visual "building blocks" like colour, line, shape, and space. You need to describe what you see in an artwork using proper art language, and back up what you say with specific evidence from the work itself. It's not about guessing what the artwork *means*, but understanding how the artist put it together.
You can identify and describe formal elements using art terms and point to evidence in the artwork to support what you say.
You describe formal elements in detailed, thorough ways, using art terminology precisely and consistently with clear evidence throughout.
You show thorough understanding by describing formal elements with purposeful, sophisticated use of art terminology and detailed evidence, demonstrating control over the language and ideas.
Standards typically taken alongside or after this one. Same subject, grouped by level.