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Herberholz, Donald; Herberholz, Barbara – 1994
This text is designed for use by college and university students who plan to teach art to children. After an introduction that briefly explains the four components of discipline-based art education, the text is organized in six chapters. (1) "Artists and the Images They Make" introduces students to ideas about how several specific…
Descriptors: Aesthetics, Art Activities, Art Criticism, Art Education
McCoubrey, Sharon – BCATA Journal for Art Teachers, 1994
This theme issue reviews and confirms the connection between thinking skills and art education. Articles offer possible teaching approaches and specific lesson plans dealing with thinking skills. The issue includes: (1) "Editor's View" (Sharon McCoubrey); (2) "Critical and Creative Thinking and Making Art" (Carol Fineberg); (3)…
Descriptors: Art Education, Built Environment, Cognitive Development, Critical Thinking
North Dakota State Dept. of Public Instruction, Bismarck. – 1991
This document is the secondary level visual arts component of the North Dakota Arts Curriculum Project. After a presentation of the philosophy, goals, and objectives for the visual arts program, the guide is organized into four sections. The first section, "Visual Arts Program Components," presents an overview of educational…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Activities, Art Appreciation, Art Criticism
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Wilson, Brent – Arts Education Policy Review, 1996
Maintains that the way arts education assessment, outcomes, and standards are specified has the potential to shape arts education both positively and negatively. Argues that current approaches are fragmented, decontextualized, and inefficient. Recommends a holistic approach combining discipline-based art education with a more intellectually…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Art Education, Art Expression, Art Teachers
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Johnson, Margaret H.; Cooper, Susan L. – Art Education, 1994
Asserts the importance of incorporating art criticism into art instruction to achieve quality art education. Presents and discusses art criticism formats. Includes three figures illustrating a typical student's written art criticism, that same assignment after teacher evaluation, and an example of a student gradebook. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Criticism, Art Education, Discipline Based Art Education, Educational Strategies
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McWhinnie, Harold – Art Education, 1994
Discusses the founding, development, and issues surrounding the Barnes Foundation and its art collection, specifically designed for art education. Also discusses myths about Albert C. Barnes, the Barnes Foundation, and its relationship to the ideas of John Dewey. (CFR)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art, Art Appreciation, Art Education
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Hutcheson, Brian – SchoolArts: The Art Education Magazine for Teachers, 2007
In this article, the author introduces the concept of flat pack toys. Flat pack toys are designed using a template on a single sheet of letter-sized card stock paper. Before being cut out and built into a three-dimensional toy, they are scanned into the computer and uploaded to a website. With the template accessible from the website, anyone with…
Descriptors: Toys, Spatial Ability, Web Sites, Internet
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Anderson, Tom; McRorie, Sally – Art Education, 1997
Asserts that aesthetic questions and aesthetic understanding provide the framework for learning in art. Contrasts formalism (the belief that art exists for its own sake) with contextualism (the belief that art is part of a social communication system). Maintains that a balanced art program should incorporate both approaches. (MJP)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Aesthetic Values, Art Activities, Art Appreciation
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Fehr, Dennis E. – Art Education, 1994
Asserts that neither of the two most popular models of art criticism lends itself to a postmodern understanding of the political role of visual art in the late 20th century. Concludes that the historical context model is rooted in historical understanding and that teachers must prepare for this type of instruction. (CFR)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Art Appreciation, Art Criticism, Art Education
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Laney, James D.; Moseley, Patricia A. – Social Studies, 1994
Contends that the role of the arts in human education and development is essential. Describes an elementary curriculum project that integrates economics and art education to study visual images of U.S. business. Includes three descriptive figures, a table of subthemes and visual art images, and a sample lesson plan. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Criticism, Art Education, Art History, Business
Gamble, Harriet; Gamble, David – 1994
This lesson resource focuses on the interdisciplinary study of dinosaurs and provides insight into the work of paleontologists. The plan includes lesson goals and objectives; background preparation; a glossary of terms; a list of supplies; optional supplies; and instructions and suggestions for lesson implementation. Supplies needed include a…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Ceramics, Dinosaurs
Faber-Savage, Roxanne – 1994
This kit looks at 10 works of art from ancient to modern times and explores their myths, histories, artistic styles, and stories about art and artists. The kit includes goals and background information, 10 slides with slide presentation, art and writing activities, 5 laminated reproductions, and a bibliography. Activities are related to the 10…
Descriptors: Art, Art Criticism, Art Education, Art History
Cantine, John; And Others – 1995
Filmmaking is a complex process involving many skills. This text attempts to demystify the process of filmmaking and make film technology accessible. Basic tools and techniques are explained for using either Super-8 or 16mm film formats; however, craftsmanship lessons are relevant and applicable to future technologies. The book is organized into…
Descriptors: Art Education, Film Production, Photographic Equipment, Photography
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Yanin, Valentin – School Arts, 1985
Onfim's drawings, discovered in a medieval town in northern Russia in 1951, are the earliest known child drawings in existence. The history of these early 11th century drawings is described here by a Russian archaeologist. (RM)
Descriptors: Art Education, Art History, Childrens Art, Elementary Secondary Education
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Wasserman, Burton – School Arts, 1985
Recently an outstanding cross-section of works from Van Gogh's Arlesian period was on exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. His works are discussed; some samples are included. (RM)
Descriptors: Art Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Exhibits, Painting (Visual Arts)
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