Lesson Plan
Art Echoes Lesson Plan
Students will identify pivotal art movements and analyze their connections to modern events, developing critical thinking about art’s societal impact.
Understanding how art mirrors and influences real life deepens cultural awareness and analytical skills, preparing students to interpret contemporary issues through an artistic lens.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Historical Highlights
10 minutes
Step 3
Contemporary Connections
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Assessment
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Art Echoes Gallery
Session Objectives
Artwork 1: “The Starry Night” (1889)
Artwork 2: “Guernica” (1937)
Artwork 3: “Nighthawks” (1942)
Modern Parallels & Wrap-Up

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