Art Across Time · SHS1 Art And Design Foundation

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.2 - Analyse the impact of artworks from ancient cultures on modern global art.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least three features or techniques from ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art that appear in modern global artworks.
Compare and contrast one ancient artwork with one modern artwork, documenting at least two similarities and two differences in form and content.
Explain, with specific examples, how ancient artistic methods such as fresco painting, relief sculpture, and naturalistic portraiture influenced modern art movements.
Work in mixed-ability groups to present a reasoned analysis of how one ancient culture’s art contributed to a specific modern art form or movement.
Reflect critically on the value of preserving and studying ancient art traditions in shaping contemporary Ghanaian and global artistic identity.

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Curriculum details

Strand: The Creative Journey (from Caves to 21st Century) (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Art Across Time (1.1)
Content standard: 1.1.1.CS.3 - 1.1.1.CS.3 Demonstrate understanding of the histories of Ancient and Classical art in terms of form, and content from Prehistory to 18th century. 1.1.1.LO.1 Analyse indigenous Ghanaian artworks in terms of materials and methods, and their socio-cultural contexts for creative expression in art and design. 1.1.1.LO.2 Apply knowledge in the identification and analyses of African art and culture in terms of materials and methods, and their unique socio-cultural contexts for creative expression in Art 1.1.1.LO.3 Analyse indigenous Ghanaian artworks in terms of materials and methods, and their socio-cultural contexts for creative expression in art and design.
Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.2 - Analyse the impact of artworks from ancient cultures on modern global art.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 10 (Week 10 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 32

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Structuring Talk for Learning: Working in groups, examine the characteristics of artworks from selected ancient cultures.
Managing Talk for Learning: In smaller groups, examine and document the similarities and differences between selected artworks from some ancient cultures and artworks from modern global art
Problem-Based Learning: In mixed-ability groups, determine how artworks from ancient cultures contributed to the development of modern global Art from other parts of the world

Assessment (1.1.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Textbooks
- web references
- audio-visual resources
- projector
- TLMs on ancient art
- modern and contemporary art camera
- charts and illustrations