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Zurmuehlen, Marilyn – 1990
This document gives anecdotal stories of child art making along with philosophical interpretations for art teaching application. Art making is seen as experimental. It progresses from action to intentional mark making, naming, symbolic representation, and finally to "presence", an aesthetic creation experience that combines seeing and…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Art Expression, Art History
Thompson, Christine Marme, Ed. – 1995
This anthology focuses on the earliest art expressions, experiences and encounters of young children in the educational setting. The 21 chapters include: (1) "The Visual Arts and Early Childhood Learning: Changing Contexts and Concepts" (Christine Marme Thompson); (2) "The Narrative Quality of Young Children's Art" (Marilyn Zurmuehlen; Larry…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Appreciation, Art Criticism, Art Education
Gardner, Howard E. – 1971
Harvard Project Zero provides a series of technical research reports which study artistic creation and comprehension as a means toward better art education. The emphasis of the research is to improve art education through a better psychological understanding of symbol systems and media of art and through better understanding of the perceptual,…
Descriptors: Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art Expression, Behavioral Science Research
Thistlewood, David, Ed. – 1991
This book brings together British and U.S. contributions to the debate of a critical studies approach to art and design education. The approach links practice and appreciation. But critical differences exist in definitions of the term design, with the U.S. recognition of design as the use of principles and elements of art in works and a British…
Descriptors: Art, Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art History
Murphy, Dennis T. – 1973
An empirical study of the way children talk about art experiences is described and the meaning of this talk in terms of the cognition it represents is investigated. The criteria serving as the basis for creation of content analysis categories are subject matter, sensory elements, formal properties, technical competence, expressive elements,…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Affective Behavior, Art Appreciation, Art Education

Park, Eundeok; Bin, I. – Visual Arts Research, 1995
Analyzes the research strategies, stimuli, subjects, statistical strategies, and relative variables in 34 empirical studies on children's representation of three-dimensional objects. The studies fell into three categories: children's representation of spatial relationships within an object, between two objects, and studies that included both. (MJP)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Art Activities, Art Education, Art Expression
Braden, Roberts A., Ed.; And Others – 1987
Presentations at the International Visual Literacy Association conference are grouped under five topics, a prologue, and an epilogue: (1) Prologue--"Writing About Visual Literacy" (Roberts A. Braden); (2) Visible Language--four papers concerning picture books, the Macintosh and Laserwriter, the design of library signs, and visual literacy and…
Descriptors: Art Education, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Critical Viewing

Zimmerman, Enid – Art Education, 1984
A review of reports, a survey, and national assessments of art education shows that visual art students are not learning art knowledge and skills because art teachers do not teach art appreciation, art history, or design and drawing skills. Priorities concerning art education content and teaching methods must be changed. (RM)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art History

Duncum, Paul – Australian Art Education, 1996
Advocates reconceptualizing visual arts as a core subject embodying key elements of experiential learning and critical thinking through an interdisciplinary approach. Illustrates this approach with a discussion of the interconnected issues surrounding family snapshots (social history, aesthetics, technological advancement). Discusses issues of…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Criticism, Art Education, Art Expression

Merz, Thya – Montessori Life, 1996
Presents advice on how Montessori elementary teachers can create a vital arts program in the classroom. Promotes literacy in artistic language, the importance of visual observation, and the importance of teachers educating themselves. Provides a materials list and artwork suggestions for teachers, including creating a visual journal, drawing,…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Art, Art Activities, Art Appreciation
Beauchamp, Darrell G.; And Others – 1995
This document contains selected conference papers all relating to visual literacy. The topics include: process issues in visual literacy; interpreting visual statements; what teachers need to know; multimedia presentations; distance education materials for correctional use; visual culture; audio-visual interaction in desktop multimedia; the…
Descriptors: Art Education, Color, Computer Graphics, Curriculum

Sullivan, Graeme – Studies in Art Education, 1996
Examines the complex interactive set of conditions that influence artistic production and frame the way interpretations are constructed. Uses a software system to index qualitative material (interview transcripts, field notes, reviews, and commentary) and analyzes this material in terms of emerging themes. Includes comments from the artists. (MJP)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Criticism, Art Education, Art Expression

Berry, Nancy W. – Art Education, 1995
Presents four paintings and summarizes a discipline based art education approach to studying them. Each painting is followed by a brief text consisting of information about the subject and artist. The text also includes writing assignments, research questions, and related activities. The paintings include portraits by Goya and Joan Miro. (MJP)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Activities, Art Appreciation, Art Criticism
Smigielski, Alan – Art to Zoo, Teaching with the Power of Objects, 1995
Each of the four annual issues of this publication explores a single topic through an interdisciplinary, multicultural approach. Science-based technologies and their impact on the lives of everyday citizens are the focus of this issue. Activities encourage students to think about the profound influence science-based technologies had on U.S.…
Descriptors: Advertising, Art, Art Education, Curriculum Enrichment

Prisco, Kathryn L. – School Arts, 1990
Presents the Aesthetic Journal for junior high school art students. Designed to increase aesthetic perception, art history knowledge, and art vocabulary, the journal also helps students independently respond to artworks without peer influence. Outlines journal assignments and guidelines for students and teachers. Includes sample entries from…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Appreciation, Art Criticism, Art Education