Recommends the use of visual art games to organize learning for short time periods. Outlines strategies for seven visual art games adaptable for most age and skill levels. Based on familiar games such as "I-Spy" or "Bingo," these activities deal with artistic terms or concepts, artists, artworks, and art history. (LS)

Recommends the use of visual art games to introduce art units and stimulate student interest. Outlines strategies for 10 visual art games adaptable for most age and skill levels. Based on familiar games such as "tic-tac-toe" or "hangman," these activities deal with artists, artistic skills or concepts, and art history. (LS)

This teacher's guide gives directions, models, and illustrations for 24 games in art history, criticism, aesthetics, and art production. The games present specific art concepts and vocabulary based on clearly stated objectives and they can be adapted to a variety of lesson types. The goal of each activity is to encourage students to engage in…