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Lesson Plan: A History Of Beauty
Great Thinker's Challenge:
Compare various notions of beauty by comparing different historical eras. Think critically about the difference between true beauty and passing fads, as well as the role originality plays in definitions of beauty. Begin to form a definition of the characteristics that make something beautiful.
Lesson Plan: I Was Wondering About Style And Beauty
Make personal connections to beauty and the concept of style in our everyday lives. Investigate different kinds of wearable art and think critically about design in terms of personal expression, function, and what our choices communicate to others. Design and create a piece of wearable art that represents a personal understanding of style. Describe what makes their piece beautiful or functional, or what it communicates to others.