About This Resource v
About the Author vi
Acknowledgments vii
Chapter 1 Basic Information for the Art Teacher
1-1. Quotations About Art for the Classroom 2
1-2. Websites Especially for the Art Teacher 3
1-3. Acronyms for the Art Teacher 4
1-4. Art Definitions 5
1-5. Pronunciation Guide 9
1-6. Artists' Birthdays 10
1-7. Elements of Art 12
1-8. Principles of Design 13
1-9. National Visual Arts Standards (K-4) 14
1-10. National Visual Arts Standards (5-8) 15
1-11. National Visual Arts Standards (9-12) 16
1-12. Selected Glossary from the National Visual Arts Standards 18
1-13. The Big Idea 19
1-14. DBAE: Discipline-Based Art Education 19
1-15. Tips on Writing Art Lesson Plans 20
1-16. Sample Art Lesson Plan 21
1-17. Assessment Strategies 22
1-18. Creating a Scoring Guide 23
1-19. Accommodations in Art for Special Needs Students 24
1-20. Gifted and Talented Students in the Visual Arts 26
1-21. A Vital and Visible Art Program 27
1-22. Involve Families in Your Art Program 29
1-23. Public Relations and Photography Guidelines 30
1-24. Publicity Photography 31
1-25. Tips on Photographing Artwork: Digital or Film 31
1-26. Writing Art-Related Articles for Publication 33
1-27. Safety Reminders for the Art Room 34
1-28. Weight and Measure Equivalents 35
Chapter 2 Museums and Educational Collections
2-1. Quotations 37
Introduction 38
2-2. Preparing Students for a Museum Visit 38
2-3. Museums Devoted to the Work of One Artist 39
2-4. International Artists' Homes or Museums 40
2-5. Museums with Special Folk Art Collections 41
2-6. Museums of Decorative Arts and Contemporary Crafts 43
2-7. Museums with Special Ancient and Classical Art Collections 44
2-8. Museums with Outstanding Photographic Collections 45
2-9. Asian Art in American and International Museums 47
2-10. American and International Jewish Museums 50
2-11. Museums of Art and Architecture 51
2-12. African American Art Museums 52
2-13. American Museums with Special Emphasis on Hispanic Art 52
2-14. Museums That Specialize in American Western Art 53
2-15. Art Museums and Collections in the United States 55
2-16. Major Museums in Other Countries 62
Chapter 3 Artists and Art History
3-1. Quotations 74
3-2. Art and Culture, 35,000-500 BC 75
3-3. Art and Culture, 500 BC-AD 500 76
3-4. Art and Culture, AD 500-AD 1000 77
3-5. Art and Culture, 1000-1500 78
3-6. Art and Culture, 1500-1750 79
3-7. Art and Culture, 1750-1875 80
3-8. Art and Culture, 1875-1950 81
3-9. Art and Culture, 1950-Present 82
3-10. What Did It Sell For? 83
3-11. Timelines of Art History 85
3-12. Looking at Art and Talking About It 87
3-13. Looking at Sculpture 88
3-14. Art Appreciation Activities 88
3-15. Group Art Appreciation Activities 89
3-16. Aesthetic Discussions 89
3-17. Art Criticism Questions 92
3-18. Classicism and Romanticism in Art 93
3-19. Greek and Roman Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes 94
3-20. Seventy-Five Mythological Paintings 98
3-21. Fifty Famous Art Objects 100
3-22. Art History and Artists 101
3-23. Contemporary Artists 129
3-24. Famous Women Artists 132
3-25. African American Artists 135
Chapter 4 Diverse Cultures
Introduction: Having a Multicultural Art Program 140
4-1. Quotations 140
4-2. North American Timeline 141
4-3. Native American Timeline 142
4-4. Mexico, Central, and South American Timeline 143
4-5. African Timeline 144
4-6. Middle Eastern Timeline 145
4-7. Oceania Timeline 146
4-8. Asian Timeline 147
4-9. International Holidays 148
4-10. National and Religious Holidays in Countries Around the World 148
4-11. Religious Holidays and Festivals in Various Cultures 153
4-12. Heritage Months in the United States 155
4-13. Body Art 155
4-14. Universal Symbols 157
4-15. Universal Arts and Crafts 158
4-16. Arts and Crafts Projects from Many Cultures 159
4-17. Native American Artists 165
4-18. Native American Craft Specialties by Region 166
4-19. Rock Art Sites to Visit 168
4-20. Famous Hispanic Artists 169
4-21. Famous Middle Eastern Artists 170
4-22. Well-Known Artists from Oceania 171
4-23. Asian Artists 172
4-24. Japanese Historical Periods 174
4-25. Chinese Dynasties 174
Chapter 5 Literature and Supply Resources
5-1. Quotations 177
5-2. Really Useful Reference Books for Art Teachers 178
5-3. Art Magazines 179
5-4. Visual Art Book Publishers 181
5-5. Where to Find Visual Art Images 182
5-6. Purchased Educational Games 183
5-7. Hollywood Films About Artists 184
5-8. Documentary Films About Artists and Art Appreciation 185
Chapter 6 Definitions of Art Tools and Materials
6-1. Quotations 188
6-2. Art Supply Resources in the United States 189
6-3. Materials and Equipment Needed for Art Classes 190
6-4. Paper Definitions 192
6-5. Types of Paper 193
6-6. Cardboard 195
6-7. Graphic Design Tools (Non-Digital) 195
6-8. Cutting Equipment 196
6-9. Adhesives and Related Materials 196
6-10. Tape 197
6-11. Clips and Fasteners 198
6-12. Equipment and Materials for Papier Maché 198
6-13. Collage Equipment and Materials 199
6-14. Book-Making Equipment and Definitions 200
6-15. Drawing Materials 200
6-16. Drawing Definitions 201
6-17. Pencils 202
6-18. Erasers 203
6-19. Pastels 204
6-20. Crayons 204
6-21. Markers 206
6-22. Inks 206
6-23. Brushes 207
6-24. Painting Materials 208
6-25. Painting Definitions 209
6-26. Color Pigments 211
6-27. Types of Paint 212
6-28. Watercolor Equipment 213
6-29. Printmaking Materials 214
6-30. Printmaking Definitions 216
6-31. Cheap Substitutes for Expensive Materials 218
6-32. Where to Find Useful Art Materials for Little Money 221
6-33. Recycling for Teachers of Art 222
Chapter 7 Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking
7-1. Quotations About the Graphic Arts 224
7-2. Famous Artists and Their Subjects 225
7-3. Great Themes in Painting 229
7-4. Painting a School Mural 230
7-5. Plein-Air Painting 231
7-6. Master Painters and Examples of Their Work 232
7-7. Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Artists 237
7-8. Music to Paint By 239
7-9. Artists Especially Known for Their Drawings 240
7-10. Printmaking Timeline 241
7-11. Famous Printmakers 242
Chapter 8 Photography and Digital Arts
8-1. Quotations About Photography 246
8-2. Events in Photography 247
8-3. Photo Secession, 1905-1917 248
8-4. Group F.64 Photographers, 1932-c. 1936 249
8-5. Farm Security Administration Photographers, 1935-c. 1941 249
8-6. Painters and Photography 250
8-7. Fifty Famous Contemporary Photographers 251
8-8. Fifty Master Photographers and Masterworks 257
8-9. One Hundred Notable Photographers 263
8-10. Historical Photo Terms 265
8-11. Photo-Appreciation Activities 266
8-12. Photographic Controls, Equipment, and Definitions 268
8-13. Creating Beauty 270
8-14. Photography Assignments 271
8-15. Photojournalism Assignments 271
8-16. Suggested Subjects for Photography 272
8-17. Terms Used in Computer Graphics 273
8-18. Digital Graphics Photography Projects 273
8-19. Computer Graphics Without a Camera 275
8-20. Video Definitions 276
8-21. Using a Video Camcorder 277
8-22. Video Camcorder Projects 278
8-23. Video Storyboard 279
Chapter 9 Sculpture and Ceramics
9-1. Quotations 281
Introduction 282
9-2. Sculpture Definitions 282
9-3. Materials and Equipment for Sculpture 283
9-4. Hardwoods and Softwoods for Carving 285
9-5. Safety Reminders for Sculpture 286
9-6. Important Sculptures by Unknown Artists. 286
9-7. Fifty Master Sculptors and Examples of Their Work 289
9-8. Famous Sculptors, Listed by Country 292
9-9. One Hundred Public Art Pieces 295
9-10. Ceramics Definitions 298
9-11. Equipment and Materials for Ceramics. 299
9-12. Teaching Ceramics 300
9-13. Decorating Methods for Ceramic Vessels 302
9-14. Famous Ceramics Artists 302
Chapter 10 Architecture
10-1. Quotations About Architecture 304
10-2. Architectural Terms 305
10-3. Architectural Elements 308
10-4. Famous Architects and Buildings Around the World 311
10-5. Contemporary Architecture 318
10-6. Frank Lloyd Wright Houses and Buildings Open to the Public 318
10-7. Building Innovations from Many Cultures 320
10-8. American Building Styles 322
10-9. American Museum-Houses by General Style 327
10-10. State Capitol Buildings and Their Architects 329
10-11. Vernacular Architecture 330
10-12. Eccentric Architecture 331
Chapter 11 Art Projects
11-1. Quotations 334
11-2. Subject Ideas 335
11-3. Better Composition 337
11-4. Ways to Change an Object in a Composition 338
11-5. One-Hour Projects 339
11-6. Ten Ideas for Combining Art with Language Arts 340
11-7. Fifteen Ideas for Combining Art with Math 341
11-8. Ten Ideas for Combining Art with Science 342
11-9. Ten Ideas for Combining Art with Social Studies 343
11-10. Art Field Trips 344
11-11. The Face 344
11-12. The Human Figure 345
11-13. Black and White 346
11-14. Colored Pencils 348
11-15. Markers 349
11-16. Crayons 350
11-17. Pastels 351
11-18. Mixed Media 352
11-19. Painting Information 353
11-20. Watercolor 354
11-21. Tempera 355
11-22. Finger Painting 356
11-23. Oil and Acrylic 357
11-24. Printmaking 358
11-25. Graphic Design 361
11-26. Paper 362
11-27. Papier Maché 363
11-28. Collage 365
11-29. Book Arts 366
11-30. Fiber Arts 368
11-31. Ceramics 369
11-32. Sculpture 371
11-33. Architectural 374
Chapter 12 Schools and Careers in Art
12-1. Quotations 376
12-2. Preparing an Admissions Portfolio 377
12-3. Careers in Art 378
12-4. Degrees Available in Art and Related Fields of Study 380
12-5. Abbreviations for Art(s) Degrees 381
12-6. Independent Art Schools and Art Institutes 382
12-7. American Art Schools, Colleges, and Universities. 384
12-8. Summer Programs for High School Juniors and Seniors 388
12-9. Professional Summer Development for Teachers 390
Credit Notes 392
Index 394
