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Lesson Plan: Images of George Washington J. Nici Objective: The purpose of this lesson is to extend the range of student understanding of works of art beyond the canon. All too often, teachers focus only on those works likely to appear on the AP exam, and ignore other works, fearing that if students are not always focused on the exam, they will lose ground. It is the contention of the author that a breadth of experience sometimes will yield a greater appreciation and understanding of particular aspects of art history. Skills attained: Students will learn that there are various approaches to creating, interpreting and analyzing an image. Students will consider works classified as great works of art, as well as more mundane images that are common in everyday life. Topics:
