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Cruz, Bárbara C.; Ellerbrock, Cheryl R. – Social Studies, 2015
The importance of visual literacy development is demonstrated using social studies examples from an innovative, collaborative arts program. Discussion of the Visual Thinking Strategies approach, connections to the Common Core State Standards, prompts for higher-order critical thinking, and the application of historical and social science ideas in…
Descriptors: Visual Literacy, Social Studies, Art Education, Critical Thinking
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Fulkova, Marie; Tipton, Teresa M. – International Journal of Art & Design Education, 2013
When "A Genomic Portrait--Sir John Sulston" by Mark Quinn appeared in the London National Portrait Gallery's exhibition in 2001/2, the ensuing public controversy over its portrayal raised a number of questions about the representation of a publicly known figure. Because the portrait was the Gallery's first contemporary commission using…
Descriptors: Portraiture, Genetics, Art Products, Visual Literacy
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Westraadt, Georina – South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2011
Quality and meaningful Visual Art education provides opportunities for learning and holistic development to all children at school. Research projects in this regard highlight the problems that teachers experience in this field. The contribution of higher education in the training of educators to provide for teachers in Visual Art education is…
Descriptors: Visual Arts, Art Education, Teacher Education, Visual Literacy