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)

This document describes an art curriculum designed for elementary level students of Catholic schools. The curriculum aims to encourage student creativity and self expression as advocated by pre-Discipline Based Art Education (DBAE) art programs while presenting the subject matter emphasis of DBAE programs. Lesson suggestions are given for each of…

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…

This report presents the keynote addresses of the 1996 Mississippi Arts Education Conference, along with the questionnaire and interpretations of the questionnaire by conference participants. Recommendations from the conference participants are also included. Sections of the report include: (1) "Reflections" (Thomas M. Brewer); (2)…

This paper examines the role of fine arts education in the school curriculum and advocates the necessity to arrive at a definition of accountability of program effectiveness. The document cites the many advantages students gain from participation in a fine arts program and speaks of the interdisciplinary nature of the arts. The paper discusses the…

This article reviews several movements in late 19th and early 20th century art and psychological research that are related to the early Greek method of proportional analysis generally known as the Golden Section. The document discusses the work of the artist Jay Hambidge on the nature of Greek art and design and his theory of dynamic symmetry.…

Author described the exciting developments that have taken place throughout the country during the past six years, as women artists have united to break some of the barriers that had prevented them from exhibiting their work and achieving recognition. (Editor/RK)

This article attempts to project the effects present directions and curriculum patterns in art education will have on young people who experience them. nRC)

This article discusses the implications of the National Assessment in art and its possible influence on the evaluation of art teaching and research in art education. (RC) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Interpretation).

Efforts in recent years to combine technology with art have overturned previous attitudes toward man's conception of artistic imagery. (Editor/JR)

A random selection of 102 junior colleges in the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools responded to a questionnaire on the availability and purpose of art and art-related programs on their campuses. The responses showed that (1) most junior college art courses meet general education requirements, while some are lower-division…

The author chose six social functions of art and planned three sample lessons for each. The lessons are aimed at helping secondary students understand these functions by trying to put them into practice. They are concerned with encouraging students to investigate, describe, and reflect on the social realities around them. (Author/GC)

Examines reasons that the prices of artwork often overshadow the objects themselves, causing audiences to lose sight of art's aesthetic value. Discusses the difficulty facing art educators when they attempt to balance consumerism and aesthetics with judging or teaching about works of art. (GEA)

Discusses how art came to be considered a discipline, highlighting such topics as the discipline-centered curricula of the 1960s, Barkan's model of discipline-oriented curricula, and Phenix's alternative conception of disciplines. Examines recent studies which emphasize the importance of art education and assesses the value of the Getty Center for…