Compare and Contrast
Critically examining two works of art and finding their similarities and differences does the following:
- Strengthens students’ ability to remember key content
- Improves comprehension by highlighting important details
- Encourages thoughtful analysis and interpretation about the time and place an artwork was made
Overview
Have students watch The 5 Ws of Art: Jomon Jar and Talking About Art: Goose Lamp
Following the videos, students will use the worksheet provided below to compare and contrast the two objects.
Utilitarian Objects
The adjective utilitarian describes something that is useful or functional. These two objects from antiquity are considered utilitarian because they had a specific everyday function, like storing food or providing light.
Objectives
- Think critically about why objects were used in the past
- Identify common traits in ancient Asian objects
- Identify the different purposes and styles of these two objects
Materials
- Videos: The 5 Ws of Art: Jomon Jar and Talking About Art: Goose Lamp (videos located at the bottom of this page)
- Worksheet
- Pen or pencil
Demonstration/Motivation
The teacher will:
- Play The 5 Ws of Art: – Jomon Jar video
- Play Talking About Art – Goose Lamp video
- Help students identify similarities and differences between the two objects
Evaluation
Have students share the similarities and differences they found.
Introduction
Worksheet
