Art History
YEAR 12 Status
Optional
This subject begins in Level 2. There are no prerequisites though an interest in art and history and ability in written language are useful. There is no need for practical artistic ability; an interest in art is sufficient.
Prerequisites
Periods per week Five Description Art History is a high interest subject which studies different cultures and periods of time by examining the art and architecture which they produced, the artists who made them and the
society for which they created them. It is a useful subject to gain a deeper
understanding of history, society and culture and is very helpful to boys intending careers in architecture, art and design, tourism or museum studies. Art History can be studied at Levels 2 and 3 and at many New Zealand and overseas universities. Even if the subject is not studied beyond school level it will, for most students, provide the foundation for an interest for life. Art History teaches visual analysis, research skills, historical knowledge, interpretation, information analysis, writing skills and critical thinking. Visual literacy is a key to many areas of study today. In Level 2 we focus on the area of study Towards Modernism, which examines European art in the 19th century from Neo–Classicism to Post– Impressionism and Art Nouveau. We look at the changes in society and art brought about by the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution and the impact these changes made to painting, sculpture, architecture and design. Assessment The following achievement standards are assessed: AS 91180 Examine the effects of formal elements of art works. (4 credits – external) AS 91182 Examine the influence of context/s on art works. (4 credits – external)
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Christ’s College Canterbury
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