Chapter four of Rethinking Curriculum in Art

In chapter four we learn how to best develop students understanding of art. Students fail to rememeber details of learning which is why educators should focus on the big picture. According to Manual Barkan art criticism, art history, and art making should be at the core of art curriculum. Unlike other school subjects, art varies from school to school and is not constant. To study art by a case-by-case basis students require an art frame work to make the connections with art. The key to understanding art is to focus on the big picture and the main idea of the art. Students should know that art criticism is about interrupting the art work.  To make students more aware of art criticism you can talk about life events and memorials. An example for students to understand art criticism is the Holocaust museum. Chapter four ends with the importance of art history to making connections of art work.