How to Teach Art to Children (2019 Revision)
How to Teach Art to Children, Revised Edition, introduces art and its elements through engaging hands-on projects. The book includes 96 projects with instructions, background info, material lists, and step-by-step directions. Projects range from clay sculpting to creating collages and paper quilts inspired by famous artists like van Gogh and Faith Ringgold. This edition offers updated teaching aids for easy at-home or classroom use, including downloadable art images for display. 160-page paperback for Grades 1-6.
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The How to Teach Art to Children Revised Edition invites young learners to immerse themselves in the world of art, offering an enriching hands-on experience with the seven fundamental elements of art: line, shape, color, value, texture, form, and space. The book presents 96 imaginative projects, ranging from crafting clay forms to composing collages that explore color temperatures, all inspired by masterpieces such as Van Gogh's Sunflowers and Faith Ringgold's story quilts.
Updated for even greater accessibility, this edition provides clear guidance for home or classroom learning. It includes visual aids featuring art and iconic works to foster discussions about artistic styles and artists, alongside downloadable full-page art illustrations for display and inspiration.
Comprising two parts, the book first teaches the art elements through creative activities. The second part delves into the works of celebrated artists, coupling literary references with their art to inspire children's creations using similar techniques.
This 160-page paperback is a treasure trove for first to sixth graders, designed to cultivate an appreciation for art and its myriad forms.
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Subject: Electives
Grade: Grade 2-Grade 6
Brand: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
UPC: 9781629388755
Pages: 160
