Popular culture is a relatively new area of study in the artroom, and combining it with the demands of a rigorous curriculum requires some thought. Combining threads from several sources was the key to an exciting exploration of pattern inspired by a newspaper headline. In 2006, a landmark case was settled in Austria, which repatriated five famous…

To breathe a spark of life into public spaces that seem cold and lifeless, progressive architects and planners have increasingly turned to artists for help. Some typical results of this cooperation can be seen in Philadelphia where a variety of stimulating sculptures have been arranged. (Author/RK)

Recommends introducing students to the works of contemporary artists through slides and reproductions and exploring with students the aesthetic considerations and qualities of these works. They can then develop innovative ideas and techniques characteristic of modern art. (Author/RK)

A powerful motivational force for painting activities may be found in the study of artworks by outstanding artists. The focus here is on the Twentieth-Century movement, Abstract Expressionism. Students are encouraged to combine discoveries of experiment with thoughtful development of their work. Recommended for junior/senior high school painting…

Mixing art history with practical experience in the elementary school can be a very rewarding experience. Through this process children receive an introduction to various artists. Here they learn about Rouault and his art works and attempt to translate his concepts with their own art work. (Author/RK)

Jackson Pollock's approach to painting was revolutionary and singular. No one in the history of painting had arrived at the same radical technique, labeled "drip painting". Certain influences upon Jackson Pollock, the individual, were instrumental in the development of his artistic style and these are discussed. (Author/RK)

The greatest challenge for the secondary school art teacher is motivating the average art student who "must" take art in order to complete his graduation requirements. Provides some suggestions for meeting this objective through a class project in which students create papier-mache caricatures of other students in their school. (Author/RK)