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Morris, Susan – 1992
This teacher's guide gives practical suggestions for engaging intermediate level students in a study of portraits, based on the assumption that through the image both the sitter and artist reveal something about themselves and the intended purpose of the portrait. Organized in four chapters, Chapter 1, "Talking to the Wall," looks at the…
Descriptors: Aesthetics, Art, Art Criticism, Art Education
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Donnelly, Nora – Studies in Art Education, 1990
Describes how an elementary classroom teacher discovers and explores the power of aesthetic experience in an educational context. Discusses how the artwork of Vincent Van Gogh helps an exceptionally difficult class of 11-year-old female students in suburban Dublin, Ireland, become interested in their education. (KM)
Descriptors: Action Research, Aesthetic Education, Art Activities, Art Education
Fuerst, Ann H. – 1994
Illustrated with reproductions of Mayan art and architecture, this activity book contains readings and activities about the Maya, including bilingual lesson sheets. The materials link middle school classroom studies of Mayan culture with history, social studies, and community resources. Eight lesson units explore the central aspects of Mayan art.…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Architecture, Art, Art Activities
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, DC. – 1995
This book provides teachers with guidelines, resources, historical information, background information, and some special interest topics relating to the Holocaust. Seven chapters include: (1) "Teaching Guidelines"; (2) "Annotated Bibliography"; (3) "Annotated Videography"; (4) "Frequently Asked Questions";…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Art Education, Art History, Culture
Fuerst, Ann Heidt, Ed. – 1992
This curriculum guide offers instructional materials to integrate the study of ancient Egyptian art across the curriculum. It is designed to be used in coordination with a student field trip to a related exhibit at the San Diego (California) Museum of Man. Materials can be adapted for use independent of the exhibition. Designed for students and…
Descriptors: African History, Ancient History, Archaeology, Area Studies
Zuk, W. M.; Bergland, D. L. – 1992
This comprehensive teacher's guide and 20 laminated art reproductions are part of an instructional resource designed to assist teachers in incorporating Native American studies into the elementary art program and general curriculum. It highlights visual art which is actively being innovated by aboriginal artists throughout North America and…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Culture, American Indian Studies, American Indians
Zuk, W. M.; Bergland, D. L. – 1995
This student workbook, a companion to a comprehensive teacher's guide and 20 laminated art reproductions, is part of an instructional resource designed to assist teachers in incorporating Native American studies into the elementary art program and general curriculum. It highlights visual art which is actively being innovated by aboriginal artists…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Culture, American Indian Studies, American Indians