Art Across Time · SHS1 Art And Design Foundation

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.1 - Describe the art of major ancient cultures with timelines.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least six major ancient cultures (China, India, Mesopotamia, Persia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Meso-America, Oceania) and state the approximate time period during which each civilisation produced significant artworks.
Describe at least two distinctive art forms or characteristic artworks from each of the major ancient cultures studied, noting the materials and methods used.
Construct a timeline that correctly sequences major ancient cultures from earliest to most recent, placing key artworks or art periods in their proper chronological positions.
Categorise artworks from ancient cultures by creating a pictorial table that organises information by culture, timeline, tools, materials, and methods of fabrication.
Compare and contrast the art of two ancient cultures, identifying similarities and differences in form and content, and explain how geography and resources influenced artistic choices.

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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.1 - Describe the art of major ancient cultures with timelines.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 9 (Week 9 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: In groups, research and generate a timeline of art making in the major ancient cultures
Managing Talk for Learning/Project-Based Learning: In convenient groups, generate a pictorial table to categorise the artworks created in ancient cultures in relation to timelines, tools, materials, and methods of fabrication. Look for examples from ancient cultures such as: China, India, Mesopotamia, Persia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, Meso-America, Oceania

Assessment (1.1.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; 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