The Learning with Art21 Guide provides an introduction to contemporary art. This guide outlines strategies for exploring the work of artists living and creating today, using relevant questions and discussion. It includes ideas about how to facilitate conversations on contemporary art, use media to support learning, and address national education standards.

The Learning with Art21 Guide serves as a complimentary resource to Art21's Educators' Guides and Screening Guides.

guide components

About
Information about Art21, the Art in the Twenty-First Century televisions series on PBS, and an index of available learning materials.
PBS Online
An outline of learning resources available on www.pbs.org/art21.

What Is Contemporary Art?
A broad overview of contemporary art as well as characteristics to consider or debate in discussion.

Starting the Conversation
Questions to inspire and structure a group discussion; useful for personal reference or as a handout.

Key Words
Relevant vocabulary and definitions to support a conversation about contemporary art.

Using Media to Support Learning
Suggestions for integrating a variety of media, including video, Internet, and print resources.

Connections to National Education Standards in Visual Arts, Language Arts, and Social Studies
Specific examples on how to implement Art21 resources to meet National Standards.