http://blogs.4j.lane.edu/kuzma_b/2018/04/26/theory-of-knowledge-art-day-10-2/
ToK, Art Day 10, Thursday, April 2th
- Art Project Finish
- Artists’ Statement Presentations
- Start Music as a Messenger assignments
Homework:
Music as Message:
- Identify a song with a social, political, or ethical message
- Turn in a copy of the lyrics with information about the artist and time period.
- Write a one page analysis of the song’s message and impact on individuals, society, or historical era. (10 points available).
- Bring the song to play in a short presentation (5 points available). You must sign up to do this by
Consider for reflection:
Are the arts a kind of knowledge or are they a means of expressing knowledge? What is the purpose of art or music? Does art, or can art, tell the truth? If so, is artistic truth the same as truth in the contexts of sciences or history? Is explanation or protest a goal of the arts? What impact do the arts have on human understanding or the events experienced or history studied?
Life Soundtrack-
Create your own “life soundtrack” that considers at least three of the areas detailed in the article.
- Your “soundtrack” should identify at least 10 songs that fit into at least 3 categories of “the uses for music” (Ex: calming, cleaning, studying, romance, etc)
- Write a list of songs and corresponding artists
- Create a CD or playlist to turn in so the songs can be shared with others
Include the following written reflection: In what ways do the songs that you have chosen for the assignment represent the themes or activities? In what ways do the songs that you have chosen represent you as a person?(12 points available)