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Monday, February 15th - Period 1

Culture: Day 16a

Do Now: What are major symbols of American culture?

Critical Thinking Questions: How does culture get expressed through art? How can we learn about culture by viewing the art of that culture?

Content: Art from around the world - Videos

Objective: We can make the theoretical connection between art and culture. We can write in substantive ways about the art of another culture.  

Class Activities: View videos: Florence, African Art, Turkish Islamic Art, Love Letter to West Philly, Philadelphia Murals

Homework: Why is it important for a cultural group to express themselves through art?