Life and Culture Pamphlet (PDF)

DOCUMENTING LIFE, LAND & CULTURE
This unit on early Texas artists in the Wichita Falls area embraces a comprehensive approach to
art education. Throughout the unit students will have the opportunity to develop skills and
become proficient in making artworks; interpreting and judging works of art; examining the
historical, cultural, and social context of art; exploring aesthetics and the value of art; and finding
connections between art and other content areas. The unit encourages students to obtain these
skills in a meaningful and integrated way through examination of the artistic heritage of their
local environment.