Growth in painting ability is dependent on frequent painting experiences, on thoughtful motivation, and on proper guidance and evaluation of progress. This guide includes materials and equipment, motivation, guidance procedures, activities, and evaluation for each grade level. A working space with materials and equipment in the classroom needs to…

Written for beginners, this user's manual explains how to do microcomputer (MC) painting with the Microcomputer System for Educational Applications (MSEA) of the University of Illinois' Department of Secondary Education. It requires no knowledge of computers, and a step-by-step approach to the use of the many different tools used in this medium is…

Sacred women have been portrayed throughout the history of India and Southeast Asia. Some were depicted as consorts to the Hindu gods and regarded as the necessary force that activates male energy. Other images arose out of local fertility cults and represented uncontrolled feminine energy that could be terrifying in aspect. The calmer Buddhist…

This packet includes a description of the geography of Iran, known as Ancient Persia and gives information about Persian Art. Both pre-Islamic and Islamic influences are discussed. The "Slide List" introduces 21 slides provided with the packet and describes them in the "Slide Descriptions." The packet includes a "Slide…

Presents classroom lessons based on four self-portraits found in the Art Institute of Chicago. Provides background information, discussion questions, and activities for each portrait. Includes full-page color reproductions of the paintings. (CFR)

Presents a lesson plan uses Edward Hopper's painting entitled "November, Washington Square." The lesson illustrates, for students in grades K-3, the ways an artist interprets the city in which he or she lives. Includes suggestions for classroom activities. (AEM)

Creates a lesson plan using Mark Tobey's painting, "Flow of the Night," to illustrate to students in grades 10-12 that artists may interpret their environments in a variety of ways, from the subjective to the abstract. Includes suggestions for classroom activities. (AEM)

This teaching resource presents a historical perspective of the alphabet which encompasses a study of major contributions by: (1) "Prehistoric People"; (2) "The Sumerians"; (3) "The Egyptians"; (4) "The Chinese"; (5) "The Greeks"; and (6) "The Romans." Background information, vocabulary study, student activities, a letter history, and a…

Filmmaking is a complex process involving many skills. This text attempts to demystify the process of filmmaking and make film technology accessible. Basic tools and techniques are explained for using either Super-8 or 16mm film formats; however, craftsmanship lessons are relevant and applicable to future technologies. The book is organized into…

Thomas Cole's painting, "The Architect's Dream," is used to illustrate a middle school lesson on how artists interpret cityscapes. Includes suggestions for classroom activities. (AEM)

Developed for intermediate and low intermediate adult and young adult English language readers, this book describes selected aspects of art and paintings. Topics covered include how to: (1) understand art as part of the environment that can be seen and felt; (2) recognize illusions; (3) comprehend the language of paintings; (4) read a picture; and…

Provides a crossword puzzle with an answer key corresponding to the book entitled "Significant Treasures/Tresors Parlants" that is filled with color and black-and-white prints of paintings and artifacts from 131 museums and art galleries as a sampling of the 2,200 such Canadian institutions. (CMK)

This multimedia kit includes 3 video programs with over 50 images in both live footage and still images; introduction to the art and culture of Australia's Aboriginal people, a presentation and discussion of artwork including ancient rock painting, Gagudju and Kunwiniku X-ray style bark painting, and Papunga dot painting; 2 studio activities…

This 1980 bibliography is designed to assist students of paper conservation by supplying a cross-section of conservation literature. The literature includes subject-matter information and data concerning the authors of that information. Accessibility of the literature has been considered with obscure sources and foreign language sources scanted.…

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)