In this learning pathway, we look at how artists express and interpret our world and how art relates to and interprets nature, the body, identity, sexuality, politics, and power.

Topics are:

• Identity
• Self-portraits
• The natural world
• Social and collaborative art
• Politics, conflict, and war
• Memorials
• Peace

Upon successful completion of this learning pathway, you should be able to:

• Describe how what we know is reflected in works of art.
• Understand how artists use the natural world as a vessel for human experience.
• Explore how art is a medium for self-identity.
• Explore the limits to representation of the body.
• Consider the idea of primordial couples and ties to human procreation.
• Describe sexuality in art seen through different cultural perspectives.
• Identify issues of propaganda in art.
• Describe examples of art used to communicate political statements.
• Explain art’s use as a form of protest