• For high school and adult learners
• Skills typically taught in grades 9-12
• 60-75 hours of instruction
• 30 discrete learning objectives
• Optional audio available

PLATO® Art History and Appreciation helps students meet state graduation requirements and develop 21st Century skills in arts and humanities. The curriculum is based on the National Standards for Arts Education and explores the main concepts of art, expression, and creativity. Students learn how art reflects human culture, lifestyle, and advancement—from the Paleolithic era to modern times. The perspective is global, including examples of Western art, Islamic art, and art from Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The curriculum helps students answer questions like what is art, what is creativity, and why do people all over the world respond to art. It also covers basic design principles such as emphasis, balance, and unity, and the process of art evaluation.