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Whether you're wondering for the first time what art concepts your students should experience or you are a teacher with years of practice looking for new ideas, you will find the projects of value in How to Teach Art to Children. The first section of the book addresses each of the seven elements of art: line, shape, color, value, texture, form, and space. Teacher information pages provide a definition of each art element and list literature references and fine art examples that demonstrate the element. For each art element there are group and individual projects. Each project and concept is supported by easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, a complete list of materials needed, and reproducible patterns. The second section of How to Teach Art to Children presents experiences that help children see how 23 famous artists from ancient times to the present have used the basic elements of art to express themselves. Each lesson features a full-color example of the art experience done by a student. For example, students create a colored chalk flower picture in the style or Georgia O'Keefe; a circus mobile in the style of Alexander Calder.

You can further complement the art projects and activities presented here with these other quality Evan-Moor titles: Art for All Seasons (EMC 104), Craftworks for Kids series (EMC 228, 230, 231, 720-724), ArtWorks for Kids series (EMC 761), Holiday Fun (EMC 742) and Seasonal Activities (EMC 103).

This comprehensive full-color teacher resource book makes teaching art to young students a joy, not a hassle. Easy-to-teach, easy-to-follow lessons cover the seven elements of art: line, shape, color, value, texture, form, and space. Anadditional feature is 25 experiences designed to learn about the style of famous artists,