Marilyn G. Stewart and Eldon Katter
Student Book Features
- 9 theme-based units focusing on a big idea such as Nature or Messages
- Brilliant images from diverse historical and contemporary artists
- 54 studios with stellar examples of student artwork
- Artist biographies
- Art criticism of fine art and student artwork
- Step-by-step technique illustrations
- Illuminating timelines provide visual context
- Global View lessons focus on cultures around the world
Each Unit is organized around four Student Learning Objectives:
- Learn about artworks
- Learn how artists communicate
- Experience the theme as artists
- Experience the theme as viewers of art
Introduce your students to fundamental art concepts in the inviting opening section, “An Introduction to Art.”
- Present—through inspiring images and simple text—art’s forms and purposes, subjects, themes, and media
- Review the elements of art and principles of design
Review basic skills, techniques, and concepts through the clear, comprehensive Student Handbook.
- Revisit art concepts, including elements and principles
- Study a simplified chronology of Western art styles and movements
- Refer to safety information and art forms
Reinforce concepts and skills through 54 engaging Studio Explorations.
- Skills and techniques lessons support content at point-of-use
- Studio Explorations in every unit focus on thoughtful, relevant use of art concepts, techniques, and elements and principles
- Carefully chosen fine art and student artwork support the text
- Art criticism exercises hone students’ skills in critical and analytical thinking
Table of Contents:
An Introduction to Art
Unit 1: Artists Are Storytellers
Unit 2: Artists Are Recorders
Unit 3: Artists Are Designers
Unit 4: Artists Are Teachers
Unit 5: Artists Are Naturalists
Unit 6: Artists Are Messengers
Unit 7: Artists Are Inventors
Unit 8: Artists Are Planners
Unit 9: Artists Are Pioneers
Student Handbook
Resources
This comprehensive video takes you through a complete chapter of A Personal Journey, providing a complete overview of the lessons and teacher support provided in Explorations in Art Middle School. Teacher content includes connections to language arts and core academic subjects, comprehensive differentiated instruction, and practical teaching tips.