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Beginning Sculpture
by Arthur WilliamsLEVEL: 6th form onwards. The most valuable tool in your sculpture studio, 'Beginning Sculpture' is a comprehensive guide to sculpture techniques, skills, and tools, that addresses the unique demands of the contemporary studio classroom in a variety of ways, including studio opportunities for hands-on learning and self expression, and interviews with professional artists. With an easy to follow format students: learn the elements and principles of design and sculpture; follow step-by-step photographs and illustrations; see examples of student art; see examples from well-known artists.
Exploring Painting (2nd edition)
by Gerald F. Brommer and Nancy K. KinneThis complete guide to painting provides a comprehensive overview of painting techniques, tools, and traditions, while fully explaining such painting fundamentals as master, non-traditional subjects, and up-to-date safety precautions.
Discovering Drawing (2nd edition)
by Ted Rose and Sallye Mahan-CoxWhat Is Drawing?, Elements and Principles of Design, Basics, Still Life, Drawing Landscapes, The Built Environment, Portraits, The Figure, Drawing Animal, The Expressive Language are explained in ten chapters of this book.
Experience Clay
by Maureen MackeyBrings an ancient art form to the contemporary classroom, inspiring students with exciting images, clear instruction, and fundamental background. This contemporary guide to clay techniques, tools, and traditions is as inspirational as it is practical. Supported by clear, step-by-step illustrations, this comprehensive resource details a range of handbuilding and wheel-throwing techniques and is a wonderful source for exploring ancient traditions and historic innovations in the world ofceramic art. From the properties of clay to decoration and firing, all information presented is shown against a rich backdrop of dynamic professional and student work. The student text explores ancient traditions and historic innovations. It also includes carefully crafted lessons organized for success in creating art and mastering key concepts and skills while introducing students to: * Contemporary masters * Cutting-edge works of art * New media * Techniques and safety precautions *Current careers in art
The Visual Experience
by Jack Hobbs and Richard Salome and Ken ViethLEVEL: Key Stage 4 onwards. A comprehensive art appreciation program, 'The Visual Experience' is a complete visual art curriculum that integrates art history, aesthetics, criticism, and production. The third edition has: All new studio experiences; More artists biographies; More contemporary art; Step-by-step art criticism in every major chapter; Writing emphasised throughout.
Discovering Art History
by Gerald F. BrommerThis new edition of Discovering Art History is an in-depth, comprehensive approach to art. The program includes an extensive survey of Western art, studies of non-Western art, as well as an introduction to art appreciation. Engaging studio activities throughout the text are keyed to chapter content. This premier art history program will show students how the visual arts serve to shape and reflect ideas, issues, and themes from the time of the first cave paintings to the twenty-first century. The Student Book includes:In-depth profiles of artists, artistic periods, and movements Vibrant maps, timelines, and diagrams Student profiles for peer comparison of studio exercises
Art and the Human Experience
by Eldon Katter and Marilyn G. StewartThis book provides a structured exploration of art with the flexibility to zoom in on topics that interest the reader.
Art and the Human Experience
by Eldon Katter and Marilyn G. StewartLEVEL: Middle School. Teach the BIG IDEAS using the basic foundations of art. Skills and Techniques -- Focus on basic skill development: Gesture and contour; Proportions; Perspective and more. Art History -- Focus on major genres: Portraits; Fantasy; Architecture and more. Multicultural -- Focus personal encounters with diverse artists: Haiti; Puerto Rico, Israel, and more. Maps in every chapter.
Art and the Human Experience
by Eldon Katter and Marilyn G. StewartLEVEL: Middle School. Teach the BIG IDEAS using the basic foundations of art. Skills and Techniques -- Focus on basic skill development: Gesture and contour; Proportions; Perspective and more. Art History -- Focus on major genres: Portraits; Fantasy; Architecture and more. Multicultural -- Focus personal encounters with diverse artists: Haiti; Puerto Rico, Israel, and more. Maps in every chapter.
Art and the Human Experience
by Eldon Katter and Marilyn G. StewartLEVEL: Middle School. Teach the BIG IDEAS using the basic foundations of art. Elements and Principles -- Focus on mastering art's building blocks: Line and pattern; Light, value, and contrast; Proportion and scale, and more. Art History -- Focus on the Western world: Covers the ancient world to the present; Connects to each chapter's themes; Timeline and historical context in every chapter. Multicultural -- Focus on world cultural contributions to art: Native North America; China and Korea and more; Maps in every chapter.
Art Everywhere
by Jacqueline Chanda and Kristen Pederson MarstallerIn this book, you will be introduced to artists and artworks from around the world and across the centuries. You will learn what the smallest sketch and the largest sculpture have in common--the elements of art and the principles of design that can be found in all artworks.
Experiencing Dance
by Helene Scheff and Marty Sprague and Susan Mcgreevy-NicholsIn this text for students who have had some experience in dance, Scheff, a dance educator, presents 45 self-paced lessons, plus guidelines for building a portfolio, that will help students understand dance as an art form, create and perform dances, evaluate and critique dance, and understand cultural influences on dance. Each chapter includes objectives, three or four lessons, portfolio items, and a quiz. The book offers a complete curriculum progression that can also be used to supplement an existing curriculum. B&w photos and drawings are included. There is no subject index. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
National Geographic Reach
by Lada KratkyThe Student Anthology features paired reading selections with exclusive National Geographic content. Built-in instructional support and activities are also included.
National Geographic Reach
by Nancy Frey and Lada Kratky and Nonie K. Lesaux and Sylvia Linan-Thompson and Deborah J. Short and Jennifer D. TurnerThe Student Anthology features paired reading selections with exclusive National Geographic content. Built-in instructional support and activities are also included.
National Geographic Reach
by Nancy Frey and Lada Kratky and Nonie K. Lesaux and Sylvia Linan-Thompson and Deborah J. Short and Jennifer D. Turner
National Geographic Reach
by Nancy Frey and Lada Kratky and Nonie K. LesauxVolume 1 of 2. The Student Anthology features paired reading selections with exclusive National Geographic content. Built-in instructional support and activities are also included.
National Geographic Reach
by Nancy Frey and Lada Kratky and Nonie Lesaux and Sylvia Linan-Thompson and Deborah Short and Jennifer TurnerVolume 1 of 2. The Student Anthology features paired reading selections with exclusive National Geographic content. Built-in instructional support and activities are also included.
National Geographic Reach
by Nancy Frey and Lada Kratky and Nonie K. Lesaux and Sylvia Linan-Thompson Deborah J. Short Jennifer D. TurnerThe Student Anthology features paired reading selections with exclusive National Geographic content. Built-in instructional support and activities are also included.
Language, Literacy, Content
by Nancy Frey and Lada Kratky and Nonie K. LesauxNIMAC-sourced textbook
Bon Voyage! Glencoe French 3
by Conrad J. Schmitt and Katia Brillié LutzBon voyage!Clearly the best choice!Bon voyage!(Schmitt and Brillié Lutz) is a comprehensive program that encourages meaningful, practical communication by immersing your students in the language and culture of the Francophone world. The text and its complementary resources help you meet the needs of every student in your diverse classroom.Bon voyage!provides your itinerary for successwith exposure to the Francophone culture; clear expectations and goals; thematic, contextualized vocabulary; useful and thematically-linked structure; progressive practice; real-life conversation; cultural readings in the target language; recycling and review; and exquisiteNational Geographic Societypanoramas of the Francophone world.