What's the Big Idea? is an awesome resource to teach the fundamentals of abstract art and to engage students in the history of abstract art.

Jan 7, 2008 - Debbie DeSpirt

Teacher review of newly released Joyce Raimondo's, Make It Pop!. The review will outline if the book is beneficial for the classroom.

Nov 19, 2006 - Debbie DeSpirt

In the visual arts, the word "Modernism" has a specific historical and philosophical meaning all its own.

Dec 10, 2010 - Elizabeth Olbert

Learning to identify and interpret common art principles can heighten understanding of artistic composition.

Sep 21, 2009 - Elizabeth Beeson

By looking at the art elements of line, shape, value, texture, form, color and space, viewers can better examine the composition of any work of art.

Sep 19, 2009 - Elizabeth Beeson

Housed in a 1930s post office repurposed and reopened in 2001, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts has become one of Nashville's most treasured cultural touchstones.

Aug 29, 2009 - Devan Stuart

Many fairy tale stories have been adapted for other media. Hansel and Gretel is no exception having had numerous opera, movies, and television adaptations.

Apr 1, 2009 - John K. Davis

Incorporating art viewing experiences into the early childhood classroom can be a simple, yet highly beneficial, means to promoting healthy development.

Oct 15, 2008 - Erica Loop

Art: The Definitive Visual Guide is a useful reference guide for the art student, artist, and art lover, alike.

Sep 20, 2008 - Alina Bradford

The theory of Design is based on composition. Composition is the underlying structure of Art. There are seven elements of design.

Feb 26, 2007 - Jo Murphy

Impressionism is an art form that captures a moment. In our technology advanced world, teach your students how to capture a moment with paper and pencil.

Jan 15, 2007 - Debbie DeSpirt

Teach students the basics about Expressionism with Joyce Raimondo's book Activities and Adventures in Expressionism as a guide.

Jan 11, 2007 - Debbie DeSpirt

When composing ekphrasis, writers need to be able to verbalize how a work of visual art makes them feel, then clearly describe to a reader the how and why.

Jan 19, 2012 - Amy Lynn Hess

When visiting a large art museum it is easy to become visually exhausted. What is a good strategy for going to a museum and not getting visual burnout?

Nov 7, 2011 - Mary Rayme

Found objects as art fall into three categories. One category relates to solitary objects. As these art forms become collectible, availability diminishes.

May 21, 2011 - Alvin Starkman

Art plays an important part in Charlotte Brontë's Villette, from Lucy Snowe's short acting career to her reflections on a portrait of Cleopatra.

Mar 9, 2011 - Mark Wallace

Whole group, small group and center-based learning offer different advantages in teaching elementary students to make or respond to art.

Oct 6, 2010 - Daniella Barroqueiro