| C. Art Beyond the Western Tradition (7%)AsiaAfricaThe Americas South Pacific |
| 1. Knows and understands the general visual characteristics of art and architecture from Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the South Pacific region. |
| a. classifies works of art and architecture by regions/cultures |
| b. describes/analyzes works of art and architecture using compositional elements and principles of design |
| c. describes/analyzes the interrelationships between art from beyond the Western tradition and art from the Western tradition |
| d. identifies major works of art and architecture by title, style, and/or artist, as appropriate |
| 2. Knows and understands the general content, context, and purposes of art from Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the South Pacific region |
| a. explains the content and/or purpose (as appropriate) of frequently referenced works of art from various locations and cultures |
| b. identifies the general role of a work of art in its culture (e.g., celebration, ritual or ceremony, historical documentation) |
| c. explains how the context in which a work of art is created conveys information about various lifestyles and belief systems (e.g., how Mesoamerican pyramids illuminate life and culture) |
| d. evaluates information about art and artists from various sources |
