In this article, the author shares tips on how to keep students interested in learning about still-life art lessons. She relates that her main goal was to formally introduce students to observational drawing and the element of value. She shares that to prevent her students from losing interest, she keeps her time short, keeps the project simple,…

Uses Durand's "An Old Man's Reminiscences" to introduce students in grades 4-6 to the effective use of nostalgia and memories in artwork. Presents lesson objectives, instructional strategies, evaluation criteria, and background information about the artist and the painting. (GEA)

Uses Goya's "The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters" to acquaint students in grades 10-12 with the artist's highly personal imagery and innovative printmaking techniques. Includes lesson objectives, instructional strategies, follow-up procedures, and background information about the artist and the painting. (GEA)

Provides information on Maltby Sykes, the painter, addressing issues such as his assignment during World War II, being an apprentice to Diego Rivera, and his relationship with George C. Miller. Discusses both the painting and the sketch titled "Hills." Includes activities in geography, visual art, history, and mathematics. (CMK)

Focuses on a printmaking activity in which students create embellished string prints using the relief process of string glued to chip board. Explains that string prints can easily be embellished with oil pastels. Provides a description of the procedure and a list of materials and methods. (CMK)

Discusses the content and technique used by Ralston Crawford in his painting "Under the Third Avenue El (The Brewery)." Provides background information on the life of Crawford as well as learning activities in various subject areas such as language arts, social studies, and mathematics (CMK)

During the 17th century, Baroque decoration used anamorphism to combine actual architectural elements with illusionistic painting. When viewed from a particular point in space, the architecture blends with painting to form a combined image. In this article, Julian Beever, a leading anamorphic pavement artist, explains to the author the principles…

Among the harshest critiques ever received during my doctoral coursework came from a professor who was noticeably perturbed that I had researched and written a paper on an artwork without considering the title in the interpretation and analysis of the work. The professor insisted that the title is necessary to understand the piece. As a diligent…

This resource guide contains listings and descriptions of 12 experimental visual arts programs, 29 audiovisual materials, and almost 200 printed materials on many aspects of visual arts. An index of the printed materials is provided alphabetically by disabling condition, covering behavioral disorders, communication disorders, general, gifted and…

The goals of the Library, the methods of acquisition, and the funding of the program are described. (Author)

Works of art become intriguing and profound when viewed with candor and understanding of visual phenomena. The spirit of science, if carried into the area of visual arts, offers promise of more understanding and more pleasure in the visual arts. (Author/MS)

The work presented in two art exhibits is discussed. (CK)