| Description |
xv, 362 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 x 26 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. The Role of Art in Society and in the Schools -- Ch. 2. Fundamentals of Art: An Overview -- Ch. 3. Considerations Regarding a Sequential Art Curriculum Based on Children's Development -- Ch. 4. A Sequential Curriculum for Grades 1 and 2 -- Ch. 5. A Sequential Curriculum for Grades 3 and 4 -- Ch. 6. A Sequential Curriculum for Grades 5 and 6 -- Ch. 7. A Sequential Curriculum for Grades 7 and 8 -- Ch. 8. The Role of the Dedicated Teacher -- Ch. 9. Teaching Strategies -- Ch. 10. Art Motivation -- Ch. 11. Science and Art Integrated in Direct Perception of Still Lifes -- Ch. 12. Social Studies, Cultural Understanding, and Art -- Ch. 13. Evaluation -- Ch. 14. Writing Instructional Objectives for Lesson Planning -- Ch. 15. Art for Students Experiencing Significant Mental or Physical Disabilities -- Ch. 16. Giftedness and Its Art Implications for All Students -- Ch. 17. New Approaches to Art Appreciation -- Ch. 18. Teaching Art History |
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Ch. 19. Teaching Art Criticism and Aesthetics -- Ch. 20. Drawing -- Ch. 21. Crayon and Oil Pastels -- Ch. 22. Painting -- Ch. 23. Paper Projects in Two Dimensions -- Ch. 24. Printmaking -- Ch. 25. Computer Art, Photography, and Video -- Ch. 26. Three-Dimensional Design: Additive and Subtractive Sculpture -- Ch. 27. Architecture -- Ch. 28. Crafts -- Ch. 29. Clay Modeling -- Appendix A. Art Materials and Facilities -- Appendix B. A Brief Chronology of Art Education in the United States -- Appendix D. Addresses of Professional Associations, Art Material Suppliers, Audiovisual Sources, Computer Webpages, and Electronic Lesson Plan Databases |
| Summary |
"Written for teachers of elementary and middle-school art, Emphasis Art examines the daily adventures, challenges, and rewards of teaching art to children. Offering effective teaching strategies based on universal art principles, it is a book for those teachers who seek continuing challenges, new techniques, and classroom-tested art projects." "Clear technical directions for art-studio experiences promote hands-on learning. Helpful suggestions encompass classroom management, writing lesson plans using instructional objectives, and teaching art to gifted children and students with special needs."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-348) and index |
| Subject |
Art -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
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Art -- Study and teaching (Primary)
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| Author |
Clements, Robert D.
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| LC no. |
96017457 |
| ISBN |
0673997367 |
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