Through this frame art may be thought to be about and represent the collective interests of cultural groups, ideology, class, politics, gender, and the celebration of spiritual and secular beliefs, events and objects. From this view, meaning is understood in relation to the social perspective of the community from which it grows.
- From the HSC Visual Arts Syllabus
- From the HSC Visual Arts Syllabus
When discussing an artwork through the cultural frame, you need to consider how notions of cultural identity can inform the production of artworks. Research differing cultural attitudes towards the visual arts, and the effects of scientific and technological innovation, politics and economics. Look at concepts of social and cultural identity (for example gender, Indigenous, regional, national, modern, contemporary) on artistic practices in particular places and cultures at a certain time and over time.
Key words and termsidentity, race, class, gender, place, art movements, art styles, scientific and artistic practice, politics, economics, cultural symbols
Focus questions for the cultural frameWhat cultural group, race, place, identity is represented?
Is a particular social class or gender represented? Does the artwork represent a political stance (dissent or support, propaganda or protest)? What ideology is revealed in ideas, concepts, shared beliefs? Are spiritual beliefs explored? Secular or religious? What signs and symbols reveal cultural information? How do these cultural and social meanings affect the art practices of this artist? |