Potomac High – Art Appreciation 1

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This semester course consists of studying the major approaches to understanding visual art: subject matter, materials, techniques, vocabulary and critical analysis. How the artists use these approaches to communicate will be emphasized. Works of art will be studied through the use of textbook, slide lectures, the Internet, and discussion. Students are expected to write about art, prepare oral presentations, critically discuss visual art products as well as create original work in the studio. All students will be expected to maintain a journal/ sketchbook.