The focal point of this dissertation was to generate a theory of the black aesthetic in the visual arts. The specific areas investigated were: (1) the black artists' and art students' assessment of their role to their community, (2) the explicit and/or implicit attitudes as perceived by the visual art participants of art instructors and art…

"Grafilm" is a new medium which combines a variety of graphic and illustrative techniques on film stock. For example, by drawing on film it is possible to create a new type of animation. The emphasis in this book is on a graphic/poetic approach to film-making rather than a photographic/prosaic one. The book consists of a series of projects which…

Listed are nearly 300 books, articles, and audiovisual materials relating to visual literacy. Listings for written materials include author, title, publisher, and date of publication. Audiovisual listings include title, media type, date of production, and distributor. (EMH)

In celebration of the bicentennial movement students did a mural on our country from 1776 to 1976. (Author/RK)

A powerful motivational force for painting activities may be found in the study of artworks by outstanding artists. The focus here is on the Twentieth-Century movement, Abstract Expressionism. Students are encouraged to combine discoveries of experiment with thoughtful development of their work. Recommended for junior/senior high school painting…

Excellent material for developing your students' understanding and appreciation of twentieth-century artists. Presents a thorough commentary on the naive art of Horace Pippin, the late, self-styled black artist. (Editor)

What help can an internationallly known artist be to children who have no commitment to art? The author reports on a particularly intensive day's work for secondary pupils in Kingston-on-Thames. (Editor)

Abstract art provokes numerous interpretations, and as many misunderstandings. The adolescent reaction is no exception. The procedure described here can help the student to understand the abstract from at least one direction. (Author/RK)

The construction, ornamentation, and use of Plains Indian buffalo robes are described. (JC)

Uncertainty about attributions of works of art and shifts in opinion leading to reattributions are intensifying the study of connoisseurship, the process by which an art historian or curator seeks to determine who made a work of art. (MSE)

States that students must value the art and ideas which they study in class in order to become sensitive to them and to develop the insights and skills necessary to extract meaning from visual images. Provides several examples of themes and concepts in works of art that could serve as focal points for discussion. (GEA)

Reviews the development of the new structure of art in England, France, and the United States. Examines how twentieth century changes in technology and science have created such artistic tools as photography and the computer. Explores how man's relationship with nature has changed in this period. (BSR)

Reviews the life of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) and examines how his early experiences influenced his art. (BSR)

Describes an art appreciation lesson conducted by a third-grade Tennessee teacher and her ability to respond to the students' creative insights. (MD)

Provides a lesson plan for primary grade-level students based on William J. Glackens' oil painting, "The Cedar Walk." The goal of the lesson is to introduce students to landscape/seascape painting. (JDH)