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Herman, Gail Neary; Hollingsworth, Patricia – 1992
Works of visual art contain an inner dynamism and energy that an individual's perceptual apparatus can translate into kinesthetic impressions, movement, and sound. Through this translation, a child's natural energies can interact with the artwork through multiple sensory experiences, enriching art appreciation. After a brief examination of the…
Descriptors: Art, Art Appreciation, Art Education, Critical Viewing
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Pazienza, Jennifer – Canadian Social Studies, 1997
Describes the efforts of one elementary art class to move beyond the limits of formalism when examining and discussing art. Guided by the teacher, the class attempted a critical deconstruction of the work of Edgar Degas focusing on his depiction of working class women. Includes three reproductions of Degas works. (MJP)
Descriptors: Art Criticism, Art Education, Artists, Creative Expression
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Freeman, Norman H.; Sanger, Daniella – Visual Arts Research, 1995
Summarizes interviews with British West Indies children concerning the production of art and the role of the artist. Demonstrates that children's perceptions undergo a shift from naive realism (pretty things make pretty pictures) to a more interpretive stance (the artist's efforts define the final product). (MJP)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art Products
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Smith-Shank, Deborah L. – Art Education, 1996
Recreates a lively, informal discussion about art between three high school students and an art education professor. The students discuss their backgrounds, experiences creating art, and art preferences. Includes added commentary by the professor. (MJP)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Aesthetic Values, Art Appreciation, Art Education
Hine, Frances D.; And Others – 1976
Appendices to the final report of the Aesthetic Eye Project are arranged chronologically according to the project's phases. Appendix A contains the letter to prospective participants, project proposal, application form, planning session form for phase 1, and agenda for summer seminar. Appendix B involves phase 2, the inservice teacher seminar, and…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Appreciation, Art Education, Course Evaluation
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Lichtman, Loy – Australian Art Education, 1996
Describes a Victoria University (Australia) program that combines art history, computer graphics, and studio practice. Discusses the social applications of technology, the creation and manipulation of computer imagery, and the ways that these impact traditional concepts of art. The program has proven particularly successful with female students.…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Activities, Art Education, Art Expression
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Henry, Carole – Studies in Art Education, 1995
Postulates that students' untutored and unrehearsed verbatim responses to viewing artworks parallel specific schools of thought in aesthetic theory. Middle school students tape recorded their responses to a previous museum visit. Their responses reflected some of the key concepts in expressivism, institutionalism, and formalism. (MJP)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Art Activities, Art Criticism, Art Education
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Ende-Saxe, Shirley – School Arts, 1990
Outlines difficulties of introducing art critiques in the elementary classroom. Recounts how problems were overcome by providing focus and allowing students to decide which classmates should critique their work. Provides a structure for critiquing art that builds verbal and analytical skills as students proceed from kindergarten to grade six. (KM)
Descriptors: Art Appreciation, Art Criticism, Art Education, Art Expression
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Johnson, Mia – Studies in Art Education, 1996
Analyzes and compares the art education terms and concepts used to describe the visual properties of art objects to those used in computer graphics. Asserts that such paradigmatic differences exist between traditional design and computer media that a reevaluation of the shared terminology is demanded. (MJP)
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Materials, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Graphics
Demery, Marie – 1984
Designed specifically for beginning college students enrolled in art appreciation and studio art courses, this validated visual literacy module will help students acquire verbal and visual skills necessary for viewing, comprehending, and valuing linear drawings. The module can also be used with high school students and adult learners. All…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Aesthetic Education, Art Activities, Art Education
Abbott, Wendell; Haynes, Margaret – 1973
An experimental program, examining a variety of experiences from an aesthetic point of view, focused on growth in the affective domain. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of a five-week program in value-building activities with emphasis on: 1) increasing aesthetic perceptions of the sensitivity to the environment; 2)…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Affective Behavior, Art Education, Attitude Change
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Alper, M. Victor – Visual Arts Research, 1996
Describes a cooperative program where the New York City Museum of Modern Art and the New York City Public School System joined forces to create a visual literacy/aesthetic development program. The program incorporated a three-year teacher training effort, development of an art education curriculum, and classroom art education support. (MJP)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Activities, Art Appreciation, Art Education
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Erickson, Mary – Studies in Art Education, 1995
Provides evidence that sixth-grade students are capable of considerable art historical understanding. Suggests that second-grade students are able to incorporate knowledge of individual artists, and some limited historical perspective, in their consideration of artworks. Includes assessment instrument and statistical tables. (MJP)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Art Activities, Art Criticism, Art Education
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Turnquist, Antoinette E. – School Arts, 1990
Provides a sculpture analysis lesson on aesthetic scanning designed to avoid the monotony of step-by-step discussion of sensory, formal, technical, and expressive properties of works of art. Offers four questions on sculpture analysis. Concludes that variety in aesthetic scanning is essential to keep both students and teachers motivated. (KM)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Appreciation, Art Criticism, Art Education
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Osaki, Amy Boyce – Art Education, 1996
Presents an instructional resource consisting of 4 18th-century Japanese prints combined with discussion questions and related activities for grades 6-12. The prints illustrate various aspects of a society in transition. Includes background material on 18th-century Japan and the prints. (MJP)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Appreciation, Art Criticism, Art Education
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