Aubrey Beardsley's involvement with the literary magazine, "The Yellow Book," is described. While there were some other literary magazines published before "The Yellow Book", its issues are distinguished because they were the first to deliberately present visual art work (and the visual artist) as equally important as…

Offers a biographical account of Helen Gardner's life and work in art history. Addresses the influence her book entitled "Art through the Ages" had on art education after its first publication, discusses why the book has been in print for 70 years, and considers Gardner's role in the success of her books. (CMK)

Highlights the book "Excellence II," the new version of "Excellence in Art Education: Ideas and Initiatives," by summarizing each of the nine chapters. Identifies the new features and/or discussions; in particular, the additions of two chapters, one on multiculturalism and cultural pluralism and another on modernism and postmodernism. (CMK)