Art : Study & Teaching

Color is what excites me about painting, and color harmony is what makes a painting beautiful. However, color is a complex topic and takes years to master. This module is the second part of that journey (Observation is the first part). more...

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Many of the essays pinpoint the stagnancy of teaching methods today and discuss the reductive parameters enforced by the current curriculum. The radical tone that echoes through the entire series of papers is unmistakable. Throughout the book, postmodern theory informs the polemical debate concerning new directions in educative practice. Contributors shed new light on a postmodern view of art in education with emphasis upon difference, plurality and independence of mind. Ultimately, the paper provides a detailed insight into the various concepts that shape and drive the contemporary art world and expands the debate regarding the impression of postmodern thinking in art education. more...

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All primary school teachers have to teach art but few have sufficient formal training to feel confident with the subject. This book shows how teachers and their pupils can get the most out of art lessons. more...

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A survey of art theory in the context of Western visual art. It is organized chronologically so that readers can trace developments of visual art theory, from Classical and Medieval sources and modern conceptions of art, through to some contemporary theoretical preoccupations. more...

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This book draws together a range of issues in the teaching of art and design. Building on their learning about the teaching of art and design on ITT courses, the reader is encouraged to consider and reflect to improve their judgements. more...

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