Art History
Students study art history is sixth, seventh and eighth grades. This multidisciplinary program encourages students to view art as visual history, as primary source records of the past and present cultures that have created it.
Students examine examples of Western and Non-Western painting, sculpture, and architecture in order to broaden their understanding and appreciation of the global commonality and diversity of art, and the peoples who create it.
Of equal importance, students develop high level critical thinking, as they learn to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate works of art. These visual literacy skills are a vital necessity in a world that constantly deluges them with photographs, advertising, videos, and graphic arts of all kinds.
Students examine examples of Western and Non-Western painting, sculpture, and architecture in order to broaden their understanding and appreciation of the global commonality and diversity of art, and the peoples who create it.
Of equal importance, students develop high level critical thinking, as they learn to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate works of art. These visual literacy skills are a vital necessity in a world that constantly deluges them with photographs, advertising, videos, and graphic arts of all kinds.
Art history classes have an interdisciplinary component that includes cross-curricular activities among English, history; math, religious studies, art, and music classes. Field trips to local and San Francisco Bay Area museums, art shows, architectural monuments, and private collections enhance the students personal experience of art.
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Sixth Grade Art History Curriculum
The magic of cave paintings, the mysterious construction of Stonehenge, and the yet undiscovered treasures of the First Emperor’s tomb are just a few of the exciting topics students explore in sixth grade. As a compliment to their ancient history class, students examine the forms and functions of the art and architecture of prehistoric cultures and the great ancient civilizations of the world: Egypt, Mesopotamia, China, the Aegean and Greece. In doing so, they begin to develop the art history skills of visual analysis, posing insightful questions, formulating opinions based on observable details, critical reading and writing, open-mindedness and creativity. -
Seventh Grade Art History Curriculum
The Pantheon in Rome, Istanbul's Hagia Sophia, the Great Mosque of Mecca, the ruins of Great Zimbabwe, the gothic Cathedral of Chartres, and St Peter’s Basilica are just a few of the architectural wonders students explore in seventh grade as the art history program expands to include a wider variety of western and non-western civilizations.
Students develop their critical thinking skills further as they begin to compare and contrast art works, artist and styles...How does Renaissance sculpture differ from that of ancient Rome? And as they begin to study the secret life of paintings, the hidden symbols... Why does Leonardo divide the Last Supper into four groups of three figures?
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Eighth Grade Art History Curriculum
By eighth grade, students have developed keen aesthetic sensibilities and eagerly express their individual appreciations or critical assessments of works of art based on art historical research, visual perceptions and personal preferences.
Students examine the role of children’s portraiture in the American colonies, debate who was the greatest Baroque artists, create a short story based on a Romantic period painting, determine whether a Monet or a Van gogh should bring the highest auction price, and consider which artist had the greatest impact on Modern art, Picasso or Matisse.
The students’ capstone project is the creation of a virtual art museum on a theme of their choice.
Students complete a final examination in San Francisco museums.
Art History Slideshow
8th Grade Virtual Museums
All Saints Takes Art to Heart
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#Juneteenth
Listening — Learning — Working on a better world for All.Today, we are sharing our new series of art history spotlights, 'All Saints Takes Art to Heart' created by our Associate Head of School & Art History Teacher, Forbes Keaton.The first feature focuses, in honor of #Juneteenth, on four African American artists, Augusta Savage, Edmonia Lewis, Jacob Lawrence, and Romare Bearden, who have contributed to our nation’s cultural heritage and from whom we can 'Listen & Learn' about the past, present, and future of being an African American in America.Art is the ideal way for all of us to express our experiences and feelings, as well as to learn about our world, past present, and future.Please follow this link or click on the photo to learn more about these amazing artists.
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4th of July Exploration
Welcome to the second installment of our new series of art history spotlights, 'All Saints Takes Art to Heart' created by our Associate Head of School & Art History Teacher Extraordinaire, Forbes Keaton.What better theme for the second installment of this spotlight series than iconic American images to celebrate the birthday of the United States, Independence Day, the Fourth of July?Art is the ideal way for all of us to express our experiences and feelings, as well as to learn about our world, past, present, and future.
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Education through the Ages
Welcome to the third installment of our series of art history spotlights, 'All Saints Takes Art to Heart' created by our Associate Head of School & Art History Teacher Extraordinaire, Forbes Keaton.As our summer holidays come to an end and we kick off the 2020-21 school year, we thought you might enjoy exploring the theme of education through the ages.Art is the ideal way for all of us to express our experiences and feelings, as well as to learn about our world, past, present, and future.
All Saints Day School
All Saints Day School, in Carmel, CA, is the only independent, private school on the Monterey Peninsula that focuses solely on educating students in Preschool through Grade 8, and has been doing so, with a reputation for excellence, since 1961.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
All Saints Day School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sex in the administration of its educational and employment policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
All Saints Day School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sex in the administration of its educational and employment policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.