Explorations in Arttruly sets a new standard in K–6 art programs, with more studios, more fine art images, more art criticism based on images—both fine art and student artwork—and more student artwork than any other K–6 program.
A Comprehensive Introduction to the Universal
Language of Art
The Fourth Edition of Exploring Visual Design: The Elements and Principlesis a dynamic introduction to the building blocks of art. Each chapter focuses on a different element or principle of design, including: line, shape and form, balance, and movement and rhythm.
A NEW Standard in Middle School and Junior High Art Programs
By Marilyn G. Stewart and Eldon Katter
Explorations in Art, Middle School provides the type of relevant, engaging learning that is so critical to motivating the middle school/junior high
student. We know that hands-on learning is the foundation of the middle school art curriculum. A wide range of dynamic studio activities focuses on issues
and ideas of particular interest to the middle school age group.
A Comprehensive Introduction to the Universal
Language of Art
The Fourth Edition of Exploring Visual Design: The Elements and Principlesis a dynamic introduction to the building blocks of art. Each chapter focuses on a different element or principle of design, including: line, shape and form, balance, and movement and rhythm.
Access your Student Book or Teacher’s Edition online.
Search across the entire book for a particular artist, style, element, principle, art form, or media. Then, just click to display those pages.
Zoom in on images or diagrams.
Communicating through Graphic Design DIGITAL also includes student access, an e-Portfolio to display your students’ artwork, as well as an e-Lesson Planner and e-Learning Community.
An Up-to-Date Look at One of the Fastest-Growing Art Career Areas
By Kevin Gatta and Claire Mowbray Golding
Developed to address the needs of computer-based graphic design programs, as well as more traditional approaches, Communicating through Graphic Designoffers a fresh, up-to-date look at one of the fastest-growing art career areas. This high school text, full of colorful designs by professionals and students, first hones students’ fundamental thinking and drawing skills, emphasizing knowledge of elements and principles, planning, and sketching with traditional media. Students then move on to specific areas of design, observing and analyzing exemplary works from a variety of designers past and present, and finding their own solutions to real-world design problems.
For Beginning Students and Experienced Printmakers
By Donna Anderson
This complete program explores the four different processes of printmaking: relief, intaglio, planography, and serigraphy. Each
chapter relates the rich history of printmaking processes to studios designed to benefit the beginning student as well as challenge the advanced student.
This high school text, full of stunning examples of prints from the past and present, emphasizes students’ knowledge of elements and principles and
puts it into practice. The many aspects of planning a print, creating an edition, and even making a process book are described in depth.
Marjorie and Brent Wilson’s classic guide for teachers and parents has been expanded and updated. The new version details the artworks children make
as three types, drawing on their own, teacher-initiated playful and game-like drawing activities, and adults and children drawing together. This book
suggests what adults can do and say to help children go beyond where they would on their own, such as observation of how the three types of drawing
influence each other.
Stories of Teachers and Children from North America
Edited by Lella Gandini, Susan Etheredge, and Lynn Hill
This book of essays, edited by Lella Gandini, Susan Etheredge, and Lynn Hill, explores the ideas and practices of a method of early childhood learning developed in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Contributors from
all over North America have written about their experiences with this philosophy in practice in infant-toddler centers and preschools.
