Texas Trends in Art Education, Volume 3, Number 1, Fall 1985 Page: 56
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THE WAY OF ART
INNER VISION " OUTER EXPRESSION
REBECCA BROOKS KELLY FEARING EMMA LEA MAYTON
FOR THE STUDENT
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THE WAY OF ART represents an up-to-date approach to art instruction in grades 7 and 8. Aesthetic concepts
such as learning to look at art, how to search for ideas, and innovative ways to visualize personal expression are
integrated with practical learning strategies, including over 200 student-directed activity suggestions. The par-
ticular interests and expressive needs of 7th and 8th grade students living in a media-oriented, technological society
are addressed through numerous creative activities and visual examples of contemporary art, from traditional painting
techniques to computer graphics. The scope of art expression and materials throughout history is lavishly presented
with numerous full-page, full-color art reproductions and photographs, creating a virtual "museum without walls."
The text and many visual examples from nature and the history of art contained in both volumes helps students:
* gain insight into various cultures and periods of history
* develop an art vocabulary
* become more informed judges of art
* develop greater discrimination as consumers of contemporary media
* achieve greater awareness of natural and man-made forms
* be introduced to the work of many artists and the scope of art related careers.
The text of both volumes was written and tested according to state reading levels requirements to meet the reading
and comprehension levels of 7th and 8th grade students.
FOR THE TEACHER-
THE WAY OF ART offers an art program which is comprehensive, practical, creative, adaptable to a variety of
school programs, yet flexible to individual teacher needs. Basic concepts, such as art elements and design prin-
ciples, are clearly presented in language students can read and understand. Numerous ways of evaluating student's
learning and aesthetic progress, including questioning strategies, are offered throughout the text and teacher's
manual. The four essential elements identified as crucial to an effective art program: 1) awareness and sensitivity
to natural and man-made environments; 2) inventive and imaginative expression through art materials and tools
in design, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and crafts; 3) understanding and appreciation of self and
others through art culture and heritage; 4) aesthetic growth through visual discrimination and judgement are directly
identified and addressed throughout both volumes. Volume II is a continuation and progression of volume I, offer-
ing more difficult and challenging experiences.
For more information contact: W.S. Benson and Company, Inc. Walter S. Benson, Jr.P.O. Box 1866 Walter S. Benson, III
Austin, Texas 78767 JWilliam A. Wyatt, Jr.
(512) 476-5050TRENDS / fall 1985
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