Explain the historical, cultural and social context of an individual work in the arts.

Relate works in the arts chronologically to historical events (e.g., 10,000 B.C. to present).

Relate works in the arts to varying styles and genre and to the periods in which they were created (e.g., Bronze Age, Ming Dynasty, Renaissance, Classical, Modern, Post-Modern, Contemporary, Futuristic, others).

Analyze a work of art from its historical and cultural perspective.

Analyze how historical events and culture impact forms, techniques and purposes of works in the arts (e.g., Gilbert and Sullivan operettas)

Know and apply appropriate vocabulary used between social studies and the arts and humanities.

Relate works in the arts to geographic regions:

• Africa
• Asia
• Australia
• Central America
• Europe
• North America
• South America

Identify, describe and analyze the work of Pennsylvania Artists in dance, music, theatre and visual arts.

Identify, explain and analyze philosophical beliefs as they relate to works in the arts (e.g., classical architecture, rock music, Native American dance, contemporary American musical theatre).

Identify, explain and analyze historical and cultural differences as they relate to works in the arts (e.g., PLAYS BY Shakespeare, works by Michelangelo, ethnic dance and music).

Identify, explain and analyze traditions as they relate to works in the arts (e.g., story telling – plays, oral histories- poetry, work songs- blue grass).

Identify, explain and analyze common themes, forms and techniques from works in the arts (e.g., Copland and Graham’s Appalachian Spring and Millet’s The Gleaners).