Skip to Main Content

Grade 8: Visual Arts: Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts

Resources for students in Grade 8 Visual Arts

Ontario Curriculum

Ontario Curriculum - Visual Arts Grade 8 pg 147.
. Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts: demonstrate an understanding of a variety of art forms,styles, and techniques from the past and present, and their sociocultural and historical contexts.

Suggested Databases

Canada in Context This link opens in a new window
Gale OneFile: Fine Arts This link opens in a new window
Gale OneFile: Pop Culture Studies This link opens in a new window

Artcyclopedia
Help Teaching for Grade 8 Visual Arts Teacher Resources for Grade 8 Visual Arts
Find more databases

Gr. 7-8: How do I find out about my topic?

Find Books on this Subject

Suggested search terms for Destiny:

Art Dictionaries
Art Encyclopedias
Copyright
Drawing Techniques
Painting Techniques
Art Mediums

Want to Learn more?

Top Picks

Art Terms - From MoMA
Find definitions for common art terminology...plus examples of artwork.
Art Movements Directory
Alphabetical and chronological listing of art movements with descriptions and examples.

Health and Safety in the Arts
A look at health and safety for parents, teachers, and students in the classroom.
Art Hazards
Resources about art health and safety issues.

Want to Learn More

140 Kids Carving ideas
Carving ideas for kids learning how to carve safely.

Gr. 7-8: Ask Us/Demande Moi

Gr. 7-8: How do I create & cite my work?

VLC Bookmark

Logins for all VLC databases are found on the back of the VLC Bookmark.

Talk to your LCI today!