From a literature review and her own work, the author has assembled comments from elderly art students on why they participate in art classes, the kind of instruction they like, the style of art they like, and their creativity. Implications for art teachers of the elderly are discussed. (SJL)

Reviews Pearl Greenberg's book on developing art programs for older adults. Finds it useful as reference for adult educators and those specifically involved in establishing art classes for older adults but lacking in its chapters on suggested art projects. (AEM)

Explores how art education can enhance the mental abilities and educational needs of older adults. Maintains that the postformal operations development stage may be helpful in art studies. Suggests that older adults could study the meaning of their life experience as well as their place in culture. (KM)