Describes an art activity where children create imaginary character sculptures using clay. Discusses how the students created their creatures after first drawing their ideas and then painting their sculptures. (CMK)

Reviews 46 children's books which offer an introduction to the world of visual art as well as the verbal art form. (MG)

Art can be used to enhance core-curriculum subjects. Suggestions are given for using paintings in social studies, science, and language arts instruction. In addition, activities are described that help children develop an interest in art. Resources for art-related materials are given. (IAH)

Focuses on activities that took place in courses on contemporary French society. In these courses, students and instructor attempted to develop a series of analytical tools from a systematic body of visual, oral, and textual materials in order to increase cultural understanding and speech styles of French-speaking communities or social groups.…

Explains the methods used in selecting and transferring materials for the Cambridge Experimental Videodisc Project on the Nagas of Assam, India. The selection and editing of black and white photographs, moving film, photographs of objects, paintings, maps, and sound is described, and ways in which materials were transferred to videotape are…

Describes a color theory class at Memphis College of Art (Tennessee) that uses computers to stimulate student interest. Notes that computer knowledge and skills are becoming essential for the graphic art student. Suggest that the computer is another tool, much like the printing press, the Jacquard Loom, and the camera, to be utilized by the…

A Saturday arts program was developed to serve secondary-level gifted/talented students in Richland School District Two, South Carolina. The curriculum includes aesthetic valuing, aesthetic perception, cultural heritage, and creative expression. Students learn to create better art, develop creative thinking skills, and become aware of art career…

Provides an annotated bibliography for art education. Includes the following areas of interest: educational evaluation, tests and measurements, philosophical and aesthetic issues in art evaluation, and testing and evaluation in the visual arts. (GG)

Examines two designing traditions and their influence on architectural design education. Points out that the emphasis upon either idea or technique is often uneven in proportion even though design is, in fact, an interaction of the two. Suggests that success of a course depends upon its methodological focus as well as its content. (KO)

Presents two printmaking lessons for children inspired by master art teacher, Frank Wachowiak. "Repeated Motifs and Designs" uses vegetables and found objects to make prints emphasizing repeat patterns. "Fish Under the Sea" uses white liquid glue to make line prints with strong linear compositions. (LS)

Describes a lesson that shows high school students a work of art derived from literature, acquainting them with methods an artist can use to present a story in visual form. Students discuss how Anthony van Dyck controlled and manipulated light, color, gesture, and composition in his painting to depict a moment from literature. (LS)

Examines the theory that the Norman commissioned Bayeux Tapestry carries a hidden message which tells the Anglo-Saxon version of the Norman Conquest. Stresses that studies of this nature demand an interdisciplinary approach. Notes that historical and artistic influences must be considered in determining the artist's intent. (KO)

Describes the program, Learning by Design, that has been developed by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as a means of promoting support for good design. Discusses the evolution of this program as well as its purpose, organization, curriculum, instructional process, means of evaluation, and base of support. Lists sources for materials. (KO)

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)

Three experiments involving 350 college students were conducted, attempting to validate the phonetic (digit-consonant) mnemonic system as a useful strategy and to apply it to learning artwork. Results supported the use of the system, especially in the combined form for "who" and "when" used in Experiment 3. (SLD)