Aesthetics

Goal: We will determine what beauty is and whether it can be objective. We will also explore what it means to be an artist and discuss the intentionality of art. Materials: Pictures of art Index cards Lesson Plan 35 min total 5 min: Have students write on index card their definition of art on one

Goal Students will be able to form opinions on what is art and beauty. Additionally, they will examine the moral questions surrounding artwork Learning Tools Index cards Picture of a urinal Duchamp’s fountain Picture of Mona Lisa Lesson Plan What is beauty? 1. Students: Write down something that

GOALS A. Explore the definition of art/unpack the essence of art B. Examine the value/utility of art 1. Universal? Subjective? 2. Always intentional/purposeful? 3. Change overtime across cultural contexts? (Western vs. Greek) B. What is the significance of art in our lives? C. Examine at polit