In a large art undertaking, students experience their ability to expand their selectivity. (Author/RK)

By beautification of their educational surroundings students make their learning experience more stimulating. (RK)

Notes professional growth of John Sloane and cites examples of his work. (DS)

This issue of School Arts is devoted entirely to young artists around the world, grades K-12. (Editor)

California high school students painted murals on a freeway retaining wall. (SP)

Author suggests teaching the principles of perspective outdoors where pupils can sketch neighboring trees, houses and streets. These sessions can be followed by painting lessons in which the use of color to gain perspective is then emphasized. Author includes useful hints and questions to evaluate students' grasp of subject. (PD)

Five articles describe techniques of mural making and mural projects which have been accomplished by elementary and secondary students, including a class of blind and partially sighted children. (SJL)

Describes a mural project designed to introduce students to the concept of overlapping similar images as a way of depicting a time sequence. This article is one of four articles in this issue on elementary-level mural projects. (Author/SJL)

Discusses some of the special art shows presented in honor of the nation's second century. Two examples were The Hudson River School: 19th Century American Landscapes, presented at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Connecticut, and The World of Franklin and Jefferson at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. (Author/RK)

An intermediate-grade art teacher describes how she teaches her students about Henri Matisse. Students learn about the life and background of Matisse, study his reproductions, and apply techniques that they have learned to their own art works. (RM)

Seventh graders reacted enthusiastically to this watercolor art activity. A blank piece of white drawing paper was soaked in water and then removed to a newspaper-covered table. Students held a brush full of watercolor above the paper and squeezed the bristles. When the droplets hit the surface, they spread beautifully. (RM)

The drawings and paintings of Franz Kline are discussed. The schedule of a traveling exhibit of Kline's work is provided. (RM)

A commentary on the life and work of Henri Matisse for use with secondary art students is provided. Exercises to use with the commentary are provided, and art activities are suggested. Annotated references are also included. (RM)

Students created and drew sketches for each of the twelve months of the year, which were printed and sold to raise money for class and club activities. (GB)

Big business is increasingly receptive to the idea of displaying children's art work in their executive offices. (Author)