In this article, the author discusses the different two- and three-dimensional art forms. She also describes the different media that can be used in these art forms.

Students have taken a look at a number of artworks--sculptures, paintings, buildings, murals, masks and other art forms--and have learned who made them, in what country the artist lived and when they were made. They may even remember in which museum a painting now resides. But, do students have any idea as to why these artworks were created? In…