Art students must know and understand the media with which they are working. Techniques used to help junior high school students gain mastery of art materials are discussed. With control of the materials anything is possible, including creativity. (RM)

Art teachers should know about the chemical contents of art materials and understand how chemicals enter the body, what happens as a result, and what can be done to reduce chemical hazards. Three ways in which foreign substances enter the body, i.e., absorption, inhalation, and ingestion, are discussed. (RM)

Examines an unusual approach to aesthetic education utilizing open-ended philosophical inquiries (conundrums) to facilitate class discussions. The conundrums were submitted by artists, gallery owners, and teachers. Results showed the approach to be an effective adjunct to instruction, provided the teachers could refrain from "filling in"…

Presents an interview with Dr. William R. Detmers, an exhibiting artist and teacher for over 30 years. Dr. Detmers discusses the changing conceptions of both the forms and purposes of art, his own artworks, and the symbiotic relationship between exhibiting and teaching. (MJP)