The study had a descriptive survey model. The purpose of the study was to determine the problems faced in art education by academicians in fine arts education under the conditions of COVID-19 pandemic, and to help take measures for the solution of these problems. The population of the study consisted of higher education institutions/branches that…

One of the most effective methods for teaching social studies events, concepts, and issues incorporates the fine arts into lesson plans. The fine arts, such as photography, architecture, paintings, tapestries, and sculptures reflect the core cultural values, political ideals, and religious beliefs of a civilization and offer excellent…

Finding a unique way to help students better accept between traditional Chinese Painting and Modern and Contemporary Art is an increasing concern in primary school art teaching. The purpose of this study is to investigate fine art education field according to analyze the current situation of Chinese traditional painting and calligraphy together…

The development of art education in Pakistan over the last five decades is explored through three major phases: Arts as traditional crafts together with proficiency in painting and calligraphy. Such skills; somewhat existed in academies but, were then transferred through apprenticeship system. Arts in the academies; the first turning point, that…

Sinking maps, created by Northern Virginia Community College professor Joan Marie Giampa, are tools that teach fine art students how to construct visual metaphor by conceptually mapping sensory perceptions. Her dissertation answers the question, "Can visual metaphor be conceptually mapped in the art classroom?" In the Prologue, Giampa…

Offers a lesson plan for acquainting students in grades 10-12 with the dimensions of style and technique of still life painting in the United States during the late nineteenth century. Uses William Michael Harnett's "Plucked Clean" to convey concepts of composition. Suggests instructional strategies and outlines a studio activity. (KO)

Uses Durand's "An Old Man's Reminiscences" to introduce students in grades 4-6 to the effective use of nostalgia and memories in artwork. Presents lesson objectives, instructional strategies, evaluation criteria, and background information about the artist and the painting. (GEA)

Uses Goya's "The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters" to acquaint students in grades 10-12 with the artist's highly personal imagery and innovative printmaking techniques. Includes lesson objectives, instructional strategies, follow-up procedures, and background information about the artist and the painting. (GEA)

Describes and provides samples from a book on art appreciation by looking at landscape paintings with children. Reproduces four paintings, offers questions to use with students, and presents information on the artists and their pictures. The paintings are by George Inness, Henri Rousseau, Stuart Davis, and Edward Hopper. (JB)

The purpose of this study was to teach students a way to interpret paintings metaphorically. Twenty seven art education majors were taught the clustering strategy to write metaphoric interpretations of three types of paintings (slides): realistic, abstract, and non-objective. Subjects were then randomized into two groups. Prior to using the…

An introductory course designed to develop skills and techniques in transparent watercolor offers an exploration of a variety of techniques emphasizing drawing and composition and allowing the student to create and matt his own paintings. Students in grades 7 through 12 develop competencies in flat and graded wash and dry and stipple brush…

A recently developed pictorial and musical program was used to teach abstract art to 12 elementary students with severe intellectual disabilities and 12 controls. There was a significant main instructional effect favoring pictorial with classical music over both pictorial only and pictorial with rock music. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Provides a lesson plan for teaching K-three students to analyze and empathize with a portrait by post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. Describes background of the artist and the painting "The Postman Roulin." Suggests instructional strategies, activities, and evaluation methods. Lists bibliographical material relative to van…

Discusses problems in the teaching of art history to art students. Reports on a study in which student analysis and categorization of their own paintings and paintings of other artists became the primary activity of an art history course. Concludes that this approach enhances the use of art history as a source for students' own creative work. (CFR)

Presents a lesson plan introducing K-3 grade students to visual elements in art and the idea that artists use dreams and fantasies as subjects for their art using Max Ernst's "Tree of Life." Outlines instructional strategies and lesson objectives. (GEA)