Describes an art experience using paint and clay with a young child in a hospital day care center. Discusses therapeutic and expressive value of art for children. (HS)

While Henri Rousseau's work was not easily classified into any definitive artistic style of the time--impressionism, post-impressionism, fauvism, or cubism--it has been considered a forerunner of surrealism because of its dreamlike sensibility. This teaching guide provides information about Rousseau and his work, focusing on "Tropical Forest…

Article describes the increase in examples of photo-realism and its place in modern art. (GB)

Sparked by a filmstrip on Pop Art and its influence on contemporary sculpture, an eleventh year Art class at Clara Barton Vocational High School decided to create "larger than life" three-dimensional objects inspired by natural patterns and forms of fruits and vegetables. (Author)

As winter is the longest season in Canada, its influence is felt in all forms of cultural expression. (DD)

Article describes three types of cameras and briefly traces the development of today's camera. (GB)

Students inspired by the possibilities of leaving a senior art class gift to the school in the form of large paintings. (Author/CB)

In a picture book the drawings are of prime importance. Concept, color and interpretation must be considered in theory and practice. (DH)

This article deals with studies that manipulated physical parameters of pictures- the amount of realistic detail, color versus black and white, and moving versus still pictures. (Author)

How to make masks with plaster bandages. A simple, safe and high motivation project for the junior high level. (RB)

Article briefly outlines how to teach elementary students the technique of crayon resist, using crayons, construction paper and white tempura paint to make snow scenes. (PD)

Two artists skilled in creating concrete sculpture worked with special and regular education elementary students in planning and building a concrete sculpture of a jungle. The shared experience not only resulted in a functional piece of art but also in improved staff and student relations. (CL)