This class earns 1⁄2 credit toward a fine art class. Students will explore eight art masterpieces by artists who represent a variety of cultures. Students will “read” the paintings. Students will observe, react, question, imagine, articulate ideas and express their feelings during the “walk through” of the painting. The student activities are designed to encourage each student to connect the ideas in the painting to his or her own world. The activities are used to extend the learning experience, to use critical-thinking skills and enhance creativity.