The Arts

The Arts

Grades 3-5
Aesthetic and Critical Analysis
Standard 1:
The student assesses, evaluates, and responds to the
characteristics of works of art. (VA.D.1.2)
1. develops and justifies criteria for the evaluation
of visual works of art using appropriate
vocabulary.
2. uses different approaches to respond to and to
judge various works of art.
3. understands perceived similarities and differences
among different genres of art.


Grades 6 - 8
Standard 1:
The student assesses, evaluates, and responds to the
characteristics of works of art. (VA.D.1.3)
1. understands how a work of art can be judged by
more than one standard.
2. uses research and contextual information to
identify responses to works of art.
3. understands how an artist’s intent plays a crucial
role in the aesthetic value of an object.


Grades 9 - 12
Standard 1:
The student assesses, evaluates, and responds to the
characteristics of works of art. (VA.D.1.4)
1. understands and determines the differences between
the artist’s intent and public interpretation
through valuative criteria and judgment.
2. understands critical and aesthetic statements in
terms of historical reference while researching
works of art.
3. knows the difference between the intentions of artists
in the creation of original works and the intentions
of those who appropriate and parody
those works.