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Deguara, Jo; Nutbrown, Cathy – International Journal of Early Years Education, 2018
This paper examines the schematic underpinnings in the drawings of a four-year-old girl, Thea. The paper reviews literature on graphic representations, signs and meaning-making before discussing schematic "form" in children's drawings, the theoretical background for the study. The paper discusses ethical issues and methodological…
Descriptors: Childrens Art, Freehand Drawing, Early Childhood Education, Art Expression
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Schulte, Christopher M. – Studies in Art Education: A Journal of Issues and Research in Art Education, 2015
Invoking Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari's configuration of minor literature, the author of this case study theorizes the drawing practice of a young boy (Carter) as a process of becoming-minor. Critical to this theorization is the creation and activation of a semblance between Brent and Marjorie Wilson's (1977) treatment of the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Theories, Freehand Drawing, Art Education
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Armstrong, Michael – FORUM: for promoting 3-19 comprehensive education, 2014
This article takes as its starting point the assertion that the purpose of primary education is to value every child in the moment. The author examines one particular story by a six-year-old girl as an example of what this assertion implies, and of its significance for teaching and learning within the primary school.
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Phenomenology, Student Experience, Females
Moorefield-Lang, Heather – Library Media Connection, 2011
The arts have their place in every facet of a school, and the library is no exception. Thinking beyond traditional definitions, arts education could include teaching creative problem solving as well as continuous questioning of issues and ideas. The media center is the perfect venue to showcase students' efforts in the arts. This article gives…
Descriptors: Arts Centers, School Libraries, Art Appreciation, Art Education
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Erickson, Mary; Hales, Laura – Studies in Art Education: A Journal of Issues and Research in Art Education, 2014
This study describes the effects of a yearlong, multivisit teen program in a contemporary art museum on adolescents' reflections about art. Our purpose was to discover whether this program, focused on experiences with contemporary art and artists with its metacognitive approach, affected students' thinking about their own artmaking. The…
Descriptors: Art, Art Products, Arts Centers, Museums
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Hopperstad, Marit Holm – Journal of Early Childhood Literacy, 2010
This paper reports on an ethnographic study conducted with two Year 1 classes in two different Norwegian schools. In total, 35 five- and six-year-old children were involved in the study and were observed over a two-month period as they engaged in learning activities that involved drawing. Building on Kress and Van Leeuwen's (1996) theory of a…
Descriptors: Ethnography, Visual Literacy, Teacher Attitudes, Freehand Drawing
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Dulama, Maria Eliza; Ilovan, Oana-Ramona; Vanea, Cornelia – Acta Didactica Napocensia, 2009
The purpose of our research was to test the following hypothesis: 6 and 7 years old children's representations were strongly influenced by the environment they lived in. Representations are interiorised models of objects, phenomena and events, independent of present use of our senses and of the presence or absence of objects. We realised our…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Childrens Art, Freehand Drawing, Art Expression
Biggs, Louise M. – Arts & Activities, 2009
Many people have seen "The Kiss" (1907-08), an iconic artwork by Austrian Symbolist Gustav Klimt (1862-1918), but know little about its background. Since its creation, the sensual subject matter and lush golden patterns have been this culture's example of romantic love. The painting exemplifies Klimt's brand of Art Nouveau. Acceptance often eluded…
Descriptors: Artists, Internet, Art History, Intellectual History
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Michael, Orly; Rajuan, Maureen – Journal of Peace Education, 2009
This article presents research on an intercultural project supervised by teacher trainers and implemented by two Jewish student teachers in a Bedouin school in the south of Israel. The student teachers developed and taught an English language unit on the differences and similarities between Jewish and Arab cultures for the purpose of promoting…
Descriptors: Student Teachers, Childrens Art, Jews, Intervention
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Warash, Bobbie – Journal for Learning through the Arts, 2009
This visual arts project was initiated at the West Virginia University Laboratory School (Nursery School) several years ago and has assisted children in reproducing prints of famous artists. Using the principles of behaviorism in conjunction with developmentally appropriate practice has helped young children to extend their knowledge in the visual…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Visual Arts, Art Education, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
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Hsiao, Ching-Yuan – International Journal of Art & Design Education, 2010
The purpose of this study was to investigate methods of enhancing kindergarteners' artistic creative thinking and expressive drawing through an activity that involved appreciation of picture books. The study was conducted in a public kindergarten in southern Taiwan, with 27 children aged between 4 and 5. The researcher conducted the study in 16…
Descriptors: Picture Books, Art Education, Foreign Countries, Statistical Analysis
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Pearse, Harold; Webb, Nick – Art Education, 1984
Discussed is whether or not folk art and children's art are really art. Child and folk art are two rich sources of imagery that can lead to a re-examination of the connections between the ethical and aesthetic in other more traditionally accepted forms of art. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Art Appreciation, Children, Childrens Art
Johansen, Per – Tennessee Education, 1980
In focusing excessively on nurturing the students' creative artistic potential, many teachers tend to neglect the students' potential for learning to appreciate and talk about the visual arts. Teachers should be prepared for teaching art appreciation with inservice workshops, summer and night courses, and further university training. (DS)
Descriptors: Art Appreciation, Art Education, Childrens Art, Curriculum
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Brandt, Ron – Educational Leadership, 1988
Presents an interview with Elliot Eisner a scholar and researcher in both the arts and education. His work with the Getty Center for Education in the Arts has influenced a new structure for art curriculums. (Author/MD)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art History
Turner, Dianne – Arts & Activities, 2000
Describes an art activity in which elementary students create collages similar to those of Julian Schnabel, learning to appreciate his work's meaning. Students select a symbol to represent an event or experience in their lives. Collages are created with acrylic paint and broken plates. (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art Materials, Artists
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