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ART & THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE, A COMMUNITY CONNECTION -- STUDENT EDITION [Eldon Katter & Marilyn Stewart] LEVEL: Middle School. Teach the BIG IDEAS using the basic foundations of art. Forms and Media -- Focus on understanding art forms: Drawing; Graphic design and new media; Photography and more. Art History -- Focus on American art: Covers pre-colonial to the present; Connects to each chapter's themes; Timeline and historical context in every chapter. Multicultural -- Focus on communities of artists around the world: Scandanavia; Caribbean, Mesoamerica, and more. Maps in every chapter. { 332pp, 220x290mm, December 2004; HB, £37.50, 0871924919:9780871924919 , Davis Publications }
ART & THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE, A COMMUNITY CONNECTION -- TEACHER'S EDITION [Eldon Katter & Marilyn Stewart] LEVEL: Middle School. Teach the BIG IDEAS using the basic foundations of art. Wrap-around lesson plans highlight teaching options. Graphic Organisers map lesson links and concept development. Opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and cultural connections. Assortment of assessment options. Correlated to the National Visual Arts Standards. { 350pp, 235x310mm, December 2004; HB, £43.99, 0871924927:9780871924926 , Davis Publications }
ART & THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE, A GLOBAL PURSUIT -- STUDENT EDITION [Eldon Katter & Marilyn Stewart] LEVEL: Middle School. Teach the BIG IDEAS using the basic foundations of art. Elements and Principles -- Focus on mastering art's building blocks: Line and pattern; Light, value, and contrast; Proportion and scale, and more. Art History -- Focus on the Western world: Covers the ancient world to the present; Connects to each chapter's themes; Timeline and historical context in every chapter. Multicultural -- Focus on world cultural contributions to art: Native North America; China and Korea and more; Maps in every chapter. { 332pp, 215x280mm, March 2005; PB, £37.50, 0871924897:9780871924896 , Davis Publications }
ART & THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE, A GLOBAL PURSUIT -- TEACHER'S EDITION [Eldon Katter & Marilyn Stewart] LEVEL: Middle School. Teach the BIG IDEAS using the basic foundations of art. Wrap-around lesson plans highlight teaching options. Graphic Organisers map lesson links and concept development. Opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and cultural connections. Assortment of assessment options. Correlated to the National Visual Arts Standards. { 352pp, 235x310mm, March 2005; PB, £43.99, 0871924900:9780871924902 , Davis Publications }
ART SYNECTICS [Nicholas Roukes] LEVEL: All. Stimulating creativity in art, each chapter in this resource is filled with photographs, drawings, and activities that illustrate familiar art elements in new and unusual ways. Over one hundred activities are included, as well as the 'Art Synector' guide, which enables you to generate an unlimited number of classroom projects. { 156pp, December 1982; PB, £15.50, 0871921510:9780871921512 , Davis Publications }
ART TEACHER'S GUIDE TO THE INTERNET [Craig Roland] Today's art teachers use the Internet to further professional development, to improve classroom presentations, and to promote their teaching programs on a global scale. Their students are using the World Wide Web through activities and projects that involve online research, collaboration, and electronic publication. Covering a broad range of topics related to pragmatic use of the Internet in the art room, this up-to-date resource provides a solid introduction to how art teachers can make the most of the Internet, transforming existing online resources and art curriculum goals into working teaching strategies and rewarding classroom projects for students. Topics covered include: How the Internet can support contemporary art education goals and practices; How the Web really works, and how to effectively search for online information; Building connections to students' everyday lives, including using the Web to support your students as knowledge builders; Promoting safe and responsible Internet use in the classroom Assessment strategies to gauge students' learning and performance. { 262pp, 215x280mm, December 2004; PB, £16.99, 0871926954:9780871926951 , Davis Publications }
ART TO THE CORE, LEVEL 1 : Exploring Art's Masters & Media [Jaci Hanson & Joe Mitchell] One-of-a-kind, kit based program designed to: Develop fundamental art vocabulary and skills; Introduce students to master artists and their contributions to art history; Engage students in a meaningful, hands-on study of significant works of art. Features: Reading comprehension questions review key concepts; Writing response questions reflect on the studio experience; Stimulating word games reinforce and extend vocabulary development. Includes: 20 fine art slides, 18 lessons and 36 assessment masters. { 265x285mm, March 2005; LL, £99.99, 087192594X:9780871925947 , Davis Publications }
ART TO THE CORE, LEVEL 2 : Exploring Art's Masters & Media [Jaci Hanson & Joe Mitchell] One-of-a-kind, kit based program designed to: Develop fundamental art vocabulary and skills; Introduce students to master artists and their contributions to art history; Engage students in a meaningful, hands-on study of significant works of art. Features: Reading comprehension questions review key concepts; Writing response questions reflect on the studio experience; Stimulating word games reinforce and extend vocabulary development. Includes: 20 fine art slides, 18 lessons and 36 assessment masters. { 265x285mm, March 2005; LL, £99.99, 0871925958:9780871925954 , Davis Publications }
ART TO THE CORE, LEVEL 3 : Exploring Art's Masters & Media [Jaci Hanson & Joe Mitchell] One-of-a-kind, kit based program designed to: Develop fundamental art vocabulary and skills; Introduce students to master artists and their contributions to art history; Engage students in a meaningful, hands-on study of significant works of art. Features: Reading comprehension questions review key concepts; Writing response questions reflect on the studio experience; Stimulating word games reinforce and extend vocabulary development. Includes: 20 fine art slides, 18 lessons and 36 assessment masters. { 265x285mm, March 2005; LL, £99.99, 0871925869:9780871925862 , Davis Publications }
ART TO THE CORE, LEVEL 4 : Exploring Art's Masters & Media [Jaci Hanson & Joe Mitchell] One-of-a-kind, kit based program designed to: Develop fundamental art vocabulary and skills; Introduce students to master artists and their contributions to art history; Engage students in a meaningful, hands-on study of significant works of art. Features: Reading comprehension questions review key concepts; Writing response questions reflect on the studio experience; Stimulating word games reinforce and extend vocabulary development. Includes: 20 fine art slides, 18 lessons and 36 assessment masters. { 265x285mm, March 2005; LL, £99.99, 0871925966:9780871925961 , Davis Publications }
ART TO THE CORE, LEVEL 5 : Exploring Art's Masters & Media [Jaci Hanson & Joe Mitchell] One-of-a-kind, kit based program designed to: Develop fundamental art vocabulary and skills; Introduce students to master artists and their contributions to art history; Engage students in a meaningful, hands-on study of significant works of art. Features: Reading comprehension questions review key concepts; Writing response questions reflect on the studio experience; Stimulating word games reinforce and extend vocabulary development. Includes: 20 fine art slides, 18 lessons and 36 assessment masters. { 265x285mm, March 2005; LL, £99.99, 0871925974:9780871925978 , Davis Publications }
ART: A GLOBAL PURSUIT CD-ROM : Student Gallery Teach the BIG IDEAS using the basic foundations of art. Features: Over 250 samples of student art per level; Images directly support and extend studio lessons; Search images by artist, media, or lesson. { March 2005; CD, £19.99, 0871925028:9780871925022 , Davis Publications }
ART: A GLOBAL PURSUIT CD-ROM : e-Gallery Teach the BIG IDEAS using the basic foundations of art. Features: Images of fine art, architecture, and scenes from everyday life; 220 correlated images of fine art supplement the visuals in each chapter; Accompanying text directs students to look deeper. { March 2005; CD, £26.99, 087192501X:9780871925015 , Davis Publications }
ART: A PERSONAL JOURNEY : Teachers Guide [Eldon Katter & Marilyn Stewart] This guide has been carefully designed to meet the unique needs of the middle school student. Developed on the premise that art is inescapably linked to the experience of being human, this program engages students by demonstrating that art is and always has been a way for people across time and cultures to express their ideas. Authentic studios provide opportunities for expression through a variety of forms and media while teaching and reinforcing the elements and principles of design. The book features dazzling images, including women artists, contemporary and multicultural images and examples of student artwork. { December 2004; PB, £43.99, 0879125591 , Davis Publications }
ART: A PERSONAL JOURNEY : Student Guide [Eldon Katter & Marilyn Stewart] Art and the Human Experience has been carefully designed to meet the unique needs of the middle school student. Developed on the premise that art is inescapably linked to the experience of being human, this program engages students by demonstrating that art is and always has been a way for people across time and cultures to express their ideas. Authentic studios provide opportunities for expression through a variety of forms and media while teaching and reinforcing the elements and principles of design. The book features dazzling images, including women artists, contemporary and multicultural images and examples of student artwork. { December 2004; PB, £32.99, 0879125583 , Davis Publications }
ART: COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS : Teacher's Guide [Eldon Katter & Marilyn Stewart] A Community Connection inspires positive community involvement, with themes such as belonging, making a difference and celebrating. Features: Forms and Media lessons provide background and vibrant examples of art forms; Art History lessons put American art in context and explore the art communities of specific time periods; Global View lessons explore the art of another culture, and introduce one of its communities of artists; Maps, timelines, fine art, student art, studio experiences and assessment provide ample learning opportunities. { December 2004; PB, £43.99, 0879124927 , Davis Publications }
ART: GLOBAL PURSUIT : Teachers Edition [Eldon Katter & Marilyn Stewart] Art and the Human Experience has been carefully designed to meet the unique needs of the middle school student. Developed on the premise that art is inescapably linked to the experience of being human, this program engages students by demonstrating that art is and always has been a way for people across time and cultures to express their ideas. Authentic studios provide opportunities for expression through a variety of forms and media while teaching and reinforcing the elements and principles of design. The book features dazzling images, including women artists, contemporary and multicultural images and examples of student artwork. { December 2004; PB, £39.50, 0879124900 , Davis Publications }
ART: GLOBAL PURSUIT : Student Edition [Eldon Katter & Marilyn Stewart] This book has been carefully designed to meet the unique needs of the middle school student. Developed on the premise that art is inescapably linked to the experience of being human, this program engages students by demonstrating that art is and always has been a way for people across time and cultures to express their ideas. Authentic studios provide opportunities for expression through a variety of forms and media while teaching and reinforcing the elements and principles of design. The book features dazzling images, including women artists, contemporary and multicultural images and examples of student artwork. { December 2004; PB, £32.99, 0879124897 , Davis Publications }
ARTSTARTERS : 50 Nifty Thrifty Art Activities [Ande Cook] LEVEL: Key Stage 4 onwards. You will find plenty of uses for these reproducible activity pages, which mix philosophy, process, vocabulary, and art history facts with entertaining illustrations. Using inexpensive and accessible materials, the games, quizzes and worksheets are easily adaptable to suit a wide range of purposes and abilities. Delivering art ideas and information to students of all ages, ArtStarters is ideal for enriching your lesson plans, homework, substitute teachers, and students who finish in-class assignments early. { 56pp, 215x280mm, January 1996; PB, £10.99, 0871923033:9780871923035 , Davis Publications }
ASSESSMENT IN ART EDUCATION [Donna Kay Beattie] This new series provides working art educators with accessible guides to significant issues in the field. Developments in art education are consolidated into a clear presentation of what a practicing teacher needs to know. Paramount to the series is the concept of informed practice, whereby important and often complex art education topics are put into the context of the working art teacher and real classroom environments. The latest developments in research and theory are consolidated into a clear presentation of what a practicing teacher needs to know about assessment. Performance assessment strategies are detailed and evaluated, including the portfolio, art journals, and a multitude of integrated performance options. Traditional methods, scoring and judging strategies, and formative and summative assessment styles are also explored in this comprehensive examination that provides the information you need to make informed decisions about assessment in your classroom. REVIEW: "A wide range of performance-based assessment strategies..." -- Art Bibliographies, Spring 2002. { 147pp, 205x230mm, December 1997; PB, £16.99, 0871923637:9780871923639 , Davis Publications }
BASIC PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES [Bernard Toale] LEVEL: Key Stage 4 onwards. Vivid, innovative printmaking examples demonstrate the excitement of a multitude of images being created by contemporary artists today. Clear, concise text and step-by-step visuals allow you and your students to experience the excitement of creating your own relief, monotype and silk-screen prints. { 168pp, April 1992; HB, £23.50, 0871922371:9780871922373 , Davis Publications }
BASIC PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES -- TEACHER'S GUIDE [Bernard Toale] LEVEL: Key Stage 4 onwards. Share the excitement of relief, monotype, and silkscreen printing with your students. Clear text and visual demonstrations present a variety of techniques that students can perform with a minimal amount of training and equipment. The comprehensive content includes collagraph, linoleum prints, woodblocks and more. Features: examines tools and equipment, various papers and inks; packed with printmaking samples and how-to sequences; instructions for setting-up a print-making studio; lists suppliers; highlights health and safety tips throughout. { 84pp, 215x255mm, January 1995; PB, £8.99, 0871922894:9780871922892 , Davis Publications }
BEAUTIFUL STUFF! : Learning with Found Materials [Cathy Weisman Topal & Lella Gandini] LEVEL: Key Stage 2. Exploring materials is an evocative experience. It: Stimulates the imagination; Inspires storytelling and interactions between children; Serves as a bridge to drawing, collage, sculpture, construction. Share the journey of real teachers in a real school who were inspired by educators form Reggio Emilia, Italy. They observed and recorded what happened when the focus is on process rather than product. In Beautiful Stuff, you'll find ideas and suggestions, delights and revelations, doubts, joys, and continual insights. Above all, you'll find approaches to nurturing the innate creativity of children that you can adapt to any teaching situation. { 107pp, 225x260mm, May 1999; HB, £16.99, 0871923882:9780871923882 , Davis Publications }
BEGINNING SCULPTURE -- ASSESSMENT Detailed studio rubrics reinforce and extend the concise rubrics in the Student Book. Chapter review questions reinforce key ideas and concepts. { 32pp, 215x280mm, March 2005; PB, £11.99, 0871926369:9780871926364 , Davis Publications }
BEGINNING SCULPTURE -- STUDENT EDITION [Arthur Williams] LEVEL: 6th form onwards. The most valuable tool in your sculpture studio, 'Beginning Sculpture' is a comprehensive guide to sculpture techniques, skills, tools, addresses the unique demands of the contemporary studio classroom in a variety of ways, including studio opportunities for hands-on learning and self expression, and interviews with professional artists. With an easy to follow format students: learn the elements and principles of design and sculpture; follow step-by-step photographs and illustrations; see examples of student art; see examples from well-known artists. { March 2005; HB, £29.99, 0871926296:9780871926296 , Davis Publications }
BEGINNING SCULPTURE -- STUDIO SUPPORT Sequential illustrations teach techniques and processes in a practical, easy-to-reproduce format. { 32pp, 215x280mm, March 2005; PB, £11.99, 0871926350:9780871926357 , Davis Publications }
BEGINNING SCULPTURE -- TEACHER'S EDITION [Arthur Williams] LEVEL: 6th form onwards. The most valuable tool in your sculpture studio. 'Beginning Sculpture' is correlated to the National Visual Arts Standards. In addition to providing a full-sized student page, the annotated, spiral-bound Teachers Edition is designed to help tailor classroom instruction to the unique classroom needs. A menu of easily identifiable icons and descriptive headings help in selecting the teaching tip, learning, strategy, or background note that suits the lesson best. { 214pp, 215x280mm, March 2005; PB, £38.99, 0871926326:9780871926326 , Davis Publications }
BEGINNING SCULPTURE -- VOCABULARY MASTERS & ART & ARTIST PROFILES Age-appropriate biographies profile significant art and artists. Vocabulary masters reinforce vocabulary development through stimulating word games. { 32pp, 215x280mm, March 2005; PB, £11.99, 0871926377:9780871926371 , Davis Publications }
CAREERS IN ART : An Illustrated Guide, 2nd Edition [Gerald F Brommer & Joseph A Gatto] Chart a course for the future which links your art interests and abilities to possible careers in art and design. Examine a wide spectrum of art-related jobs and undercover the steps you'll need to take in pursuit of each career. Learn the personal qualities necessary for success in each field. Matching the individual to individual characteristics, Careers in Art is a valuable tool for assessing, understanding, and pursuing art and design career opportunities. { 256pp, 220x260mm, May 1999; HB, £21.99, 0871923777:9780871923776 , Davis Publications }
CLAY : Handbuilding [Maurice Sapiro] Create beautiful pots by hand -- using the time-honoured techniques of coil, pinch, slab and others -- with easy-to-follow instructions for every procedure, and 168 step-by-step photographs. { 88pp, 215x280mm, December 1979; HB, £12.99, 0871921057:9780871921055 , Davis Publications }
CLAY : Potter's Wheel [Maurice Sapiro] Each chapter in this guide to basic techniques, tools, and materials builds on previously learned skills to extend the potter's technical vocabulary and ability. Topics, such as throwing a bowl, an oval, a double wall cylinder and combining forms, are clearly explained and demonstrated with sequential photographs. { 88pp, December 1977; HB, £12.99, 0871920956:9780871920959 , Davis Publications }
COMMUNITY ART IN ACTION [Kristin G Congdon] Communities are often rich in art and cultural tradition, and sometimes students need a little push to explore this world beyond their boundaries. Congdon demonstrates how art education programs in schools and other sites can be expanded to address community-based and folk-life traditions. The text explains how art and aesthetic choices are at the heart of communities, and discusses how folk-life and community practices are associated with the natural and built environment, different occupations, recreational activities, and ethnic traditions. { 121pp, 205x230mm, December 2004; PB, £16.99, 0871926318:9780871926319 , Davis Publications }
COMPLETE METALSMITH [Tim McCreight] LEVEL: Key Stage 4 onwards. The standard for comprehensive coverage of tools, techniques and materials, you'll enjoy the easy-to-follow style of this perennial bestseller. Expansive coverage and useful tips are presented for topics ranging from granulation and patina formulas to anodising aluminium and reactive metals. { 189pp, 180x230mm, January 1991; SB, £10.99, 0871922401:9780871922403 , Davis Publications }
COMPLETE METALSMITH -- PROPLUS EDITION [Tim McCreight] Book & CD-Rom. Spiral-bound to lie flat, and handsomely packaged with a rigid fabric cover and plastic band to hold sketches and notes, this information-packed technique source book is on every professional metalworker's must-have list. Filled with drawings and charts, it goes into incredible depth on every crucial topic: materials, tools, shaping, surfaces, joining, colour, finishing, casting, stones and stone-setting, chains and clasps, and findings and mechanisms. Need details on bench accessories? Find out about bench pins and how to use them, squares, knives, scrapers, sanding boards, pliers racks, and more. Want to know about gems? A Gem Summary Chart gives the name, colours, cuts, hardness, and heat sensitivity of the top 50 -- and that's just the beginning. It's practically required reading for professionals! { 299pp, 195x235mm, January 2004; SB, £19.99, 1929565054:9781929565054 , Davis Publications }
COMPLETE METALSMITH PROPLUS 3 [Tim McCreight] Since it's publication in 1982, "Complete Metalsmith" has become a standard reference for jewellers and metalsmiths. Detailed explanations and up-to-date information on more than 125 techniques make this the authoritative shop guide for experienced metalworkers, and the single source of practical technical information for all. { December 2004; SB, £29.99, 0871927952 , Davis Publications }
CRAFTS [Alice Sprintzen] LEVEL: Key Stage 4 onwards. There is something for everyone in this well-rounded sourcebook for creative crafts exploration. Work with paper, fibre, clay, glass, leather, metal, and scrimshaw, and examine crafts development from utilitarian objects to works of art throughout. { 192pp, December 1987; HB, £20.99, 0871921804:9780871921802 , Davis Publications }
CREATIVE COLORING [Art Sherwyn] Teach key concepts in art and design through an engaging colouring-book format! "Creative Coloring" jump-starts the creative process while introducing fundamental art vocabulary and ideas. Open spaces encourage students to explore their own artistic sensibilities. Concepts covered include the elements of design, composition, selected topics in art history (the Fauves, for example!), drawing and colouring techniques. For classroom use, buy a whole set -- these are not blackline masters! { December 2004; PB, £126.99, 0871925885:9780871925886 , Davis Publications }
CREATIVE COLORING : Design Elements [Art Sherwyn] LEVEL: Year 6 onwards. Teach key concepts in art and design through an engaging colouring book format! 'Creative Coloring' jump-starts the creative process while introducing fundamental art vocabulary and ideas. Open spaces encourage students to explore their own artistic sensibilities. Concepts covered include the elements of design, composition, selected topics in art history (the Fauves, for example!), drawing and colouring techniques. { December 2004; £7.50, 0871925842:9780871925848 , Davis Publications }
DESIGN SYNECTICS [Nicholas Roukes] LEVEL: All levels. Synectics, from the Greek for 'bringing different things into unified connection', delivers a breakthrough approach to the elements and principles of design. This versatile resource can be used as a reference, art 'workbook', or inspirational tool. { 224pp, January 1988; PB, £20.99, 0871921987:9780871921987 , Davis Publications }
DISCOVERING AFRICAN ART [Jacqueline Chanda] LEVEL: Key Stage 4 onwards. Provide your student with a resource for exploring, discovering and understanding African art in context. Eighteen objects, which represent African artists from different times, regions and ethnic groups, challenge common notions, and encourage a re-examination of African art and culture. The objects profiled range from early fifteenth century to the present, and present a variety of media and techniques. Each topic details two works, which allows students to compare and contrast representations and ideas from different regions. A host of features including a timeline and map, world art connections, classroom activities, and study sheet questions, facilitate understanding. { 88pp, 215x280mm, January 1997; PB, £11.99, 0871923068:9780871923066 , Davis Publications }
DISCOVERING ART HISTORY -- TEACHER'S RESOURCE BINDER [Gerald F Brommer] LEVEL: Key Stage 4 onwards. In-depth coverage has made Discovering Art History the textbook of choice in many high schools. A dynamic format, flexible structure and a host of special features break new ground in presenting art through the ages. Every page is a journey through time and a journey into the creative process. Vibrant maps, timelines, and quotes add historical perspective to art periods. Key notes, vocabulary, and built-in reviews help to keep students on track, while features such as World Cultural Timelines, Window in Time segments and Sidelights offer avenues for extended learning. There are even Student Profiles, which let your students see how their peers from around the country interpreted the studio exercises. Best of all, the new interactive structure enables you to move in, out and through chapters effortlessly to suit your individual teaching style and curriculum needs. { 656pp, April 1996; PB, £36.99, 0871922991:9780871922991 , Davis Publications }
DISCOVERING DRAWING : Studio Master [Ted Rose & Sallye Mahan-Cox] This book is a visually dynamic and comprehensive resource covering all of today's drawing media. Students explore both realistic and expressive drawing techniques through stimulating hands-on studio opportunities, from basic to advanced levels. Special features include examples of master artworks, portfolio tips, drawing careers profiles, and step-by-step instruction. { February 2006; PB, £11.99, 0871927268:9780871927262 , Davis Publications }
DISCOVERING NATIVE AMERICAN ART [Abby Remer] LEVEL: Key Stage 4 onwards. Both boldly exciting and richly complex, Native American art captures the imagination. Twelve works, from early times to the present, offer students a meaningful glimpse inside cultures rich with dramatic visual expressions. From examining the works of very diverse nations, students gain appreciation for that diversity, while also recognising the common reverence for natural materials, connection to the spiritual realm, and emphasis on geometric, abstract and figurative designs. Information on the artist, skills or craft is provided along with interdisciplinary connections and additional resources. { 64pp, 215x280mm, January 1997; PB, £11.50, 087192395X , Davis Publications }
DISCOVERING OCEANIC ART [Tony Haruch] LEVEL: Key Stage 4 onwards. Oceania is a vast Pacific region including hundreds of islands and the many diverse peoples who inhabit them. The art of these cultures is equally diverse, yet this resource manages to detail fifteen examples that represent many key characteristics and spotlight their artistic contributions. Students begin each examination with a profile of the artist or the skills involved, before exploring the piece's function and its meaning in the artist's community. Classroom connections, study sheets and additional resources extend student thinking toward a broadened understanding of Oceanic art. { 75pp, 215x280mm, January 1977; PB, £11.99, 0871923076:9780871923073 , Davis Publications }
DRAWING ASSESSMENT PROGRAM [Ivan E Cornia & A Steve Egan] 5 Drawing Assessment Charts with Teacher's Guide. Take the mystery out of realistic drawing for your students. A set of 5 extra large (710x910mm) wall charts uses a four-level, 20-point rubric to help students self-assess and monitor their growth in proficient, realistic drawing. The five charts include: Visual Field; Dimension; Shape; Light; Value. The "Teacher's Guide" includes a wealth of reproducible pages, such as: comparisons of details in the Levels I, II, and III drawings to those of the Expert Level IV; easy-to-use score sheets to help students assess their work; a copy of each wall chart for students to use at their desks. { 128pp, 215x280mm, December 2004; PB, £63.50, 0871926903:9780871926906 , Davis Publications }
DRAWING WORKBOOK [Art Sherwyn] Key concepts taught in a fun workbook format. An exciting path to drawing, composing, and creating with line, this workbook jump-starts the creative process while introducing fundamental art vocabulary and ideas. Topics covered include the elements of design, design and composition, art history, drawing and colouring techniques. { February 2006; PB, £8.99, 0871927152:9780871927156 , Davis Publications }
DRAWING WORKBOOK [Art Sherwyn] Key concepts taught in a fun workbook format. An exciting path to drawing, composing, and creating with line, this workbook jump-starts the creative process while introducing fundamental art vocabulary and ideas. Topics covered include the elements of design, design and composition, art history, and drawing and colouring techniques. { February 2006; PB, £66.99, 0871927179:9780871927170 , Davis Publications }
ENDURING VISIONS : Women's Artistic Heritage Around the World [Abby Remer] LEVEL: Key Stage 4 onwards. Everywhere around the world, women have captured their unique vision and experiences in art. Whether done collectively or singly, long ago or right now in our own age, they have translated their religious, social, spiritual, and political selves into outward expression and beautiful form. Embark on a special adventure through the paintings, sculpture, jewellery, needlework, and cinema made by female artisans in countries ranging from Africa to Poland, Japan to Chile. Many of these incredible items, displayed in colour photographs, bridge the gap between the decorative and the functional: women's ornamentation on such items as tools, clothing, or the walls of their village homes transform the ordinary into something of profound beauty and meaning. Admire here the pottery from Nigeria; beadwork and murals from the Ndebele women; body decorations painted on the Yemeni bride; Japanese Ikebana; fashion design from the Caribbean; pysanky, painted eggs from the Ukraine; Soviet revolutionary films from the 1920s; Mayan textile traditions; and the other achievements by women across the globe. { 168pp, 220x260mm, March 2001; HB, £20.99, 0871925249:9780871925244 , Davis Publications }
DRAWING WORKBOOK : Line [Art Sherwyn] Key concepts taught in a fun workbook format. An exciting path to drawing, composing, and creating with line, this workbook jump-starts the creative process while introducing fundamental art vocabulary and ideas. Topics covered include the elements of design, design and composition, art history, and drawing and colouring techniques. { February 2006; PB, £36.99, 0871927160:9780871927163 , Davis Publications }
ENGAGING THE ADOLESCENT MIND : Through Visual Problem Solving [Ken Vieth] LEVEL: Key Stage 4 onwards. This welcome new resource for secondary teachers includes more than 30 studio experiences, based on clearly defined visual problems designed to encourage extraordinary personal expression in middle and high school students. Each and every one of the projects presents: a creative idea that is sure to stimulate both teacher and student; a defined set of objectives that is well planned and organised yet allows for multiple outcomes; a technical challenge that requires an effort of physical skill and allows for individual personal expression; an opportunity for students to reflect on what they have learned through the process. { 138pp, 215x255mm, February 2006; PB, £18.99, 0871926946:9780871926944 , Davis Publications }
ENGAGING THE ADOLESCENT MIND : Through Visual Problem Solving [Ken Vieth] This welcome new resource for secondary teachers includes more than 30 studio experiences, based on clearly defined visual problems designed to encourage extraordinary personal expression in middle and high school students. { November 2004; PB, £21.50, 0871926496 , Davis Publications }
EXPERIENCE CLAY -- STUDENT EDITION [Maureen Mackey] LEVEL: 6th form onwards. This contemporary guide to clay techniques, tools, and traditions is as inspirational as it is practical. Supported by a clear, step-by-step illustrations, this comprehensive resource details a range of hand building and wheel throwing techniques. From the properties of clay to decoration and firing, all information presented is shown against a rich backdrop of dynamic professional and student work. While encouraging students of varying abilities to explore their own unique style and interests, basic to advanced studio opportunities highlight teaching tips and safety notes at point of use. Friendly and definitive, this stimulating guide to clay is ideal as an introductory text for a studio course from Art I to Ceramics IV. The student text explores ancient traditions and historic innovations. It also includes carefully crafted lessons organised for success in creating art and mastering key concepts and skills while introducing students to: Contemporary masters; Cutting-edge works of art; New media; Techniques and safety precautions; Current careers in art. { March 2005; HB, £33.50, 0871925982:9780871925985 , Davis Publications }
EXPERIENCE CLAY -- TEACHER'S EDITION [Maureen Mackey] LEVEL: 6th form onwards. In addition to providing a full-sized student page, the annotated, spiral-bound Teachers Edition is designed to help tailor classroom instruction to the unique classroom needs. A menu of easily identifiable icons and descriptive headings help in selecting the teaching tip, learning, strategy, or background note that suits the lesson best. Topics include: Art History; Art Criticism; Design Extension; Interdisciplinary Connections; Vocabulary; Internet Connections; Computer Options; Teaching Tips. { 200pp, 215x280mm, March 2005; SB, £38.99, 0871925990:9780871925992 , Davis Publications }
EXPLORING PAINTING -- ASSESSMENT Studio rubrics provide guidelines for holistic evaluation. Chapter review questions reinforce key ideas and concepts. { 32pp, 215x280mm, March 2005; PB, £11.99, 0871926075:9780871926074 , Davis Publications }
EXPLORING PAINTING -- OVERHEAD TRANSPARENCIES Includes: 12 studio transparencies which illustrate fundamental techniques and 12 samples of student art to encourage peer reviews. { December 2004; OT, £16.99, 0871926091:9780871926098 , Davis Publications }
EXPLORING PAINTING -- STUDENT EDITION : 3rd Edition [Gerald F Brommer & Nancy K Kinne] LEVEL: 6th form onwards. This complete guide to painting provides a comprehensive overview of painting techniques, tools, and traditions, while fully explaining such painting fundamentals as master, non-traditional subjects, and up-to-date safety precautions. Against the backdrop of current and classic works of art, basic to advanced studio opportunities encourage students of varying ability to explore and express their own unique style and perspective. Lessons are designed to draw on a variety of instructional strategies and are carefully crafted and organised for success in creating art and mastering key concepts and skills. Revised to reflect the new art and ideas of the 21st century, this multicultural, studio rich text introduces students to: Contemporary masters; Cutting-edge works of art; Alternative colour theories; Current careers in art. { 214pp, 215x280mm, December 2004; HB, £33.50, 0871926008:9780871926005 , Davis Publications }
EXPLORING PAINTING -- STUDIO SUPPORT Sequential illustrations teach techniques and processes in a practical, easy-to-reproduce format. { 44pp, 215x280mm, March 2005; PB, £11.99, 0871926067:9780871926067 , Davis Publications }
EXPLORING PAINTING -- TEACHER'S EDITION [Gerald F Brommer & Nancy K Kinne] LEVEL: 6th form onwards. In addition to providing full-size student pages, the annotated Teacher's Edition is designed to help tailor instruction to the unique classroom needs. A menu of easily identifiable icons and descriptive headings help in selecting the teaching tip, learning strategy, or background note that suits the lesson best. Covers: Art History; Art Criticism; Design Extension; Interdisciplinary Connections; Vocabulary; Internet Connections; Computer Options; Teaching Tips. { December 2004; PB, £38.99, 0871926016:9780871926012 , Davis Publications }
EXPLORING PAINTING -- VOCABULARY MASTERS & ART & ARTIST PROFILES Age appropriate biographies profile significant art and artists. Vocabulary masters reinforce vocabulary development through stimulating work games. { 32pp, 215x280mm, March 2005; PB, £11.99, 0871926083:9780871926081 , Davis Publications }
EXPLORING VISUAL DESIGN -- STUDENT EDITION : The Elements & Principles [Joseph A Gatto, Albert W Porter & Jack Selleck] LEVEL: Key Stage 3 onwards. A dynamic introduction to the building blocks of art, 'Exploring Visual Design' is an introduction to the 'grammar' of art. Through this study, students learn how diverse cultures and times have used a common visual language to express their own unique perspective. As students become fluent in this language, a wealth of studio opportunities help them find their own voice. It provides: captivating images from new art, architecture, and nature; in-depth profiles of individual artists and artwork; informational interviews with professional artists; samples of student artwork; studio activities that promote collaboration and self-expression. { 258pp, 220x280mm, March 2000; HB, £31.99, 0871923793:9780871923790 , Davis Publications }
EXPLORING VISUAL DESIGN -- TEACHER'S EDITION : The Elements & Principles, Third Edition [Kaye Passmore (ed)] LEVEL: Key Stage 3 onwards. Students will delight in the new look and organisation of this classic text. The third edition of Exploring Visual Design is simple, easy to use, and filled with captivating colour images. Each chapter is devoted to a single elements or principle of design. Many new features have been added. { 282pp, 220x280mm, September 1999; HB, £41.50, 0871923807:9780871923806 , Davis Publications }
FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY : Art & Design Problem Solving [Keith Vieth] LEVEL: Key Stage 4 onwards. With its emphasis on visual problem solving, creative thinking, and co-operative projects, this book offers the art teacher an opportunity to incorporate a variety of stimulating and meaningful new studio experiences into the curriculum. Developed with the secondary teacher in mind, more than 35 design problems encourage higher level thinking and increased technical proficiency. At the same time these design problems provide explorations in meaning that touch upon subjects such as self, family, and community. The fusion of visual problem solving, creative solutions, and self-expression moves student artwork beyond ordinary to extraordinary. { 148pp, 215x255mm, March 2000; PB, £17.99, 0871923874:9780871923875 , Davis Publications }
GREAT CLAY ADVENTURE : Creative Handbuilding Projects for Young Artists [Ellen Kong] LEVEL: Key Stage 3. From pinch pots to dinnerware, you will find it all in this book. This collection of innovative hands-on activities provides springboards for group and individual creativity. The step-by-step instructions and careful sequence of activities lead teachers and students from the simplest clay techniques to challenging works of art. Interdisciplinary and multicultural links enrich and broaden every project. Clear instructions and outstanding examples make this book a practical and dynamic resource. { 134pp, 220x285mm, January 2000; HB, £17.99, 0871923890:9780871923899 , Davis Publications }
HANDMADE BOOKS & CARDS [Jean G Kropper] LEVEL: All levels. For your class or for yourself, this new card and bookmaking title delivers inspiration from cover to cover. A complete resource, coverage begins with a concise history of books and cards. A thorough examination of the basic techniques, tools, and materials then sets the stage for creative exploration. Stunning examples from around the world and clear illustrations guide you through many applications, from the simplest cards to advanced book bindings. Offering limitless opportunities for artistic expression, creative departures and design beyond the ordinary are also stressed. { 136pp, 220x285mm, January 1977; HB, £19.50, 0871923343:9780871923349 , Davis Publications }
HANDMADE PRINTS : An Introduction to Creative Printmaking Without a Press [Anne Desmet & Jim Anderson] LEVEL: Key Stage 2 onwards. From potato prints to three-dimensional indented sculptures: this easy-to-follow introduction offers invaluable insights on creating eye-catching art. All the methods need little specialized equipment, can be done on the kitchen table, and will inspire everyone from professional artists to enthusiasts wanting to produce inventive designs. { 144pp, 190x245mm, October 2001; PB, £17.50, 087192546X:9780871925466 , Davis Publications }
IMPRESSIONIST ART MUSEUM GUIDE [Ruthie Knapp & Janice Lehmberg] Impressionist paintings are the rage in museums these days. But in the nineteenth century, they were the subject of ridicule. This handbook will guide you behind the scenes of this celebrated and vilified style of art. { March 2005; PB, £7.50, 0871926858 , Davis Publications }
LATIN AMERICAN ARTS & CULTURES [Dorothy Chaplik] Through an exploration of Latin America’s ancient and contemporary art and architecture, this ideal classroom resource provides a comprehensive social study of this vast and varied region. While grounded in the present day, colourful timelines transport students back to the ancient civilisations of the Maya, Olmec, Aztec, and Inca. { 122pp, 220x260mm, October 2001; HB, £18.99, 0871925478:9780871925473 , Davis Publications }
MASKMAKING [Sevin] LEVEL: All levels. Detailed instructions on how to make the basic paper plate or paper bag mask to more complex techniques using plaster and clay. The book encourages anyone intrigued by faces and transfigurations to explore the limitless mask making possibilities. Includes a complete list of suggested mask making materials. { 138pp, 220x260mm, January 1986; HB, £19.99, 0871921782:9780871921789 , Davis Publications }
PUPPETS & MASKS : Stagecraft & Storytelling [Nan Rump] LEVEL: Key Stage 3 to adult. With the help of easy instructions written in a clear and charming style, you can turn bed sheets into mountains and fridge boxes into stately giraffes. Materials range from brown paper bags and crepe paper streamers to scraps of decorative fabric and shimmering bells. Activities include puppets of all sizes, masks and other, large-than-life characters. Each project is imaginative, yet simple enough for parents and teachers alike to prepare and supervise. Instructions for producing sound effects and scenery, and scripts of folk tales in which the puppets and masks can be used, round out the theme, making this a complete storytelling arts book. { 184pp, 215x255mm, July 1995; SB, £16.99, 0871922983:9780871922984 , Davis Publications }
RETHINKING CURRICULUM IN ART [Marilyn G Stewart & Sydney R Walker] Practical support for thematic teaching in art! Research shows that thematic teaching across the curriculum significantly increases student engagement. This groundbreaking book gives concrete examples of how teachers can enhance their current lessons and studio activities by organising them around meaningful, universal themes like identity, conflict, and relationships. Features: Step-by-step guidelines for selecting content for organising art instruction; Sample completed worksheets and charts to guide curriculum planning; Examples from actual units of study; Reproducible worksheets, sample rubrics, and more. { 162pp, 205x230mm, December 2004; PB, £16.99, 087192692X:9780871926920 , Davis Publications }
ROOTS OF ART EDUCATION PRACTICE [Mary Ann Staniewicz] LEVEL: All levels. The 'Art Education in Practice' series provides working art educators with accessible guides to significant issues in the field. Developments in the field of art education are consolidated into a clear presentation of what a practising teacher needs to know. Each title in the series delivers sensible solutions, transforming research and theory into tangible classroom strategies. Paramount to the series is the concept of informed practice, whereby important and often complex art education topics are put into the context of the working art teacher and real classroom environments. { 146pp, 205x230mm, March 2002; PB, £16.99, 0871924811:9780871924810 , Davis Publications }
SCULPTURAL BOOKMAKING [Ann Ayers & Ellen McMillian] LEVEL: Key Stage 4 onwards. Explains several bookmaking techniques in detail and gives many ideas for themes and suggestions to spur creative thinking. This new sculptural book provides step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations that will help you achieve the effect you are looking for. The works of over 40 book artists will inspire and delight you as you learn. See how to create books meant to be seen as a piece of three-dimensional art. Take a journey that begins with the historical background of this exciting 3-D art form and ends with creating a slipcase for your own finished piece of art. From creating a journal and accordion book to radial, layered, pop-up and tunnel book, Sculptural Bookmaking includes a pictorial gallery of unique books and introduces the unlimited possibilities of the medium. { 128pp, December 2004; £19.99, 087192613X:9780871926135 , Davis Publications }
TALKING ABOUT STUDENT ART [Terry Barrett] This new series provides working art educators with accessible guides to significant issues in the field. Developments in art education are consolidated into a clear presentation of what a practicing teacher needs to know. Paramount to the series is the concept of informed practice, whereby important and often complex art education topics are put into the context of the working art teacher and real classroom environments. This book provides real-world perspective, samples of critical discussions and presents critiquing strategies that worked, and even some that didn't, in a multitude of educational settings. Sample critiques likewise provide real classroom perspective on dealing with meaning, gender issues, influences and more. Judging student art is also addressed, while general recommendations for interactive group critiques round-out this practicing teacher's guide. { 106pp, 205x230mm, December 1997; PB, £16.99, 0871923610:9780871923615 , Davis Publications }
TEACHING MEANING IN ARTMAKING [Sydney R Walker] The 'Art Education in Practice' series provides working art educators with accessible guides to significant issues in the field. Developments in the field of art education are consolidated into a clear presentation of what a practising teacher needs to know. Each title in the series delivers sensible solutions, transforming research and theory into tangible classroom strategies. Paramount to the series is the concept of informed practice, whereby important and often complex art education topics are put into the context of the working art teacher and real classroom environments. { 160pp, 205x230mm, March 2002; PB, £16.99, 0871925834:9780871925831 , Davis Publications }
THINKING THROUGH AESTHETICS [Marilyn G Stewart] This new series provides working art educators with accessible guides to significant issues in the field. Developments in art education are consolidated into a clear presentation of what a practicing teacher needs to know. Paramount to the series is the concept of informed practice, whereby important and often complex art education topics are put into the context of the working art teacher and real classroom environments. Concise analysis is put into the context of the working art teacher and real classroom environments. Attention is paid to creating the right classroom climate, and guidelines are offered for group dialogues. A wealth of specific activities for philosophical inquiry are explored, while activities for introducing and practicing skills are likewise analysed and offered for practical classroom implementation. By addressing aesthetics in real teaching terms, Thinking Through Aesthetics delivers needed support for front-line art educators. { 128pp, 205x230mm, December 1997; PB, £16.99, 0871923629:9780871923622 , Davis Publications }
THINKING WITH A LINE [Cathy Weisman Topal] Book & CD-ROM. Children delight in discovering that they can create designs, patterns, and complex structures by printing with small cardboard rectangles dipped in ink. The interactive CD-ROM presents all the lessons as well as many short videos of the author modelling these lessons in the classroom. This innovative approach provides an effective and developmentally appropriate approach for increasing visual learning, motor skills, language development and critical thinking. { December 2004; PB, £31.50, 0871926911:9780871926913 , Davis Publications }
THINKING WITH A LINE (TWAL) : Teacher's Guide to the Interactive CD-ROM [Cathy Weisman Topal] Inspired by Reggio Emilia this CD-ROM and supplemental text offers teachers a new art and literacy tool through exploring the basic element of line. Children delight in discovering that they can create designs, patterns, and complex structures by printing with small cardboard rectangles dipped in ink. This innovative approach provides an effective and developmentally appropriate approach for increasing visual learning, motor skills, language development and critical thinking. { 82pp, 215x280mm, January 2006; PB, £17.50, 0871927144:9780871927149 , Davis Publications }
UNDERSTANDING TRANSPARENT WATERCOLOR [Gerald F Brommer] LEVEL: Key Stage 4 onwards. A comprehensive presentation of watercolour basics is accompanied by demonstrations of the versatility of watercolour. Explore history, characteristics, personal style and the importance of concept before taking an in-depth look at working with watercolour. { 192pp, June 1994; HB, £20.99, 0871922452:9780871922458 , Davis Publications }
USING THE ART MUSEUM [Denise L Stone] The 'Art Education in Practice' series provides working art educators with accessible guides to significant issues in the field. Developments in the field of art education are consolidated into a clear presentation of what a practising teacher needs to know. Each title in the series delivers sensible solutions, transforming research and theory into tangible classroom strategies. Paramount to the series is the concept of informed practice, whereby important and often complex art education topics are put into the context of the working art teacher and real classroom environments. { 132pp, 205x230mm, March 2002; PB, £16.99, 0871924641:9780871924643 , Davis Publications }
VISUAL EXPERIENCE -- STUDENT EDITION, 3RD EDITION [Jack Hobbs, Richard Salome & Ken Vieth] LEVEL: Key Stage 4 onwards. A comprehensive art appreciation program, 'The Visual Experience' is a complete visual art curriculum that integrates art history, aesthetics, criticism, and production. The third edition has: All new studio experiences; More artists biographies; More contemporary art; Step-by-step art criticism in every major chapter; Writing emphasised throughout. { 518pp, 215x280mm, March 2005; HB, £41.99, 087192627X:9780871926272 , Davis Publications }
VISUAL EXPERIENCE -- TEACHER'S EDITION, 3RD EDITION [Jack Hobbs, Richard Salome & Ken Vieth] LEVEL: Key Stage 4 onwards. A comprehensive art appreciation programme, 'The Visual Experience' is a complete visual art curriculum that integrates art history, aesthetics, criticism, and production. The Teacher's Edition does your preparation for you. The Teacher's Edition is correlated to the national visual arts standards and has: a wrap-around format; organisers for every chapter; clear lesson organisations; individual needs and interdisciplinary support; technology focus; and ancillary resources at point-of-use. { 547pp, 215x280mm, April 2005; PB, £55.50, 0871926407:9780871926401 , Davis Publications }
VISUAL EXPERIENCE OVERHEAD TRANSPARENCIES [Jack Hobbs, Richard A Salome & Ken Vieth] 20 Full colour transparencies. Ideal for group analysis. The transparencies can be used to augment lessons and assessment activities. { January 1995; PB, £33.50, 0871927095 , Davis Publications }
YOU CAN WEAVE! : Projects for Young Weavers [Kathleen Monaghan & Hermon Joyner] LEVEL: Year 9. You don't have to be an expert weaver to introduce weaving skills to your students. With 'You Can Weave!', fibre artist and elementary teacher Kathleen Monaghan provides a sequence of step-by-step projects that build foundation of weaving knowledge and skills. The project rely on supplies that are readily available such as paper, yarn, ribbon, string, rags, and beads. { 104pp, December 2004; PB, £16.99, 0871924935:9780871924933 , Davis Publications }