In this middle-level lesson, students will analyze three different artists" renditions of William Penn's treaty with the Native Americans. Afterward, they will compare and contrast the three artists" use of color, symbolism, and images and discuss how time and history can influence individuals" perceptions of events.

Objectives

Students will be able to: 1. Analyze three original paintings. 2. Discuss the symbolism in each of the paintings. 3. Discuss how Native Americans are depicted in each painting. 4. Compare and contrast the use of color and images in the paintings.

Standards Alignment

• Arts and Humanities
  
  9.1.3.E. Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts.
  9.1.5. E. Knows and demonstrates how arts can communicate experiences, stories or emotions through the production of works in the arts
  9.2.3.D. Analyze a work of art from its historical and cultural perspective.
  9.2.3.H. Identify, describe and analyze the work of Pennsylvania Artists in dance, music, theatre and visual arts.
  9.2.5. A. Explain the historical, cultural, and social context of an individual work in the arts.
  9.2.5. D. Analyze a work of art from its historical and cultural perspective.
  9.2.5. D. Analyze a work of art from its historical and cultural perspective.
  9.2.8. A. Explain the historical, cultural, and social context of an individual work in the arts.
  
  
• History
  
  8.1.3 B. Develop an understanding of historical sources.
  8.1.6. B. Explain and analyze historical sources.
  8.1.9. B. Analyze and interpret historical sources.
  
  
• Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
  
  1.6.5. F. Use media for learning purposes.
  1.6.8. F. Use media for learning purposes.