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NEW! The Way They SEE It, A Book for EVERY PARENT About the Art Children Make
"Artistic Pursuits does an excellent job of combining art appreciation with art instruction and interesting projects. I cannot emphasize enough how much I appreciate the user-friendly format of these books!" -D.V., MO
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SENIOR HIGH JUNIOR HIGH GRADE 4-6 GRADE K-3
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Pursuits is a comprehensive art program designed to involve the
student in the creative process while developing observational skills.
Junior High Book 1 covers drawing skills. Junior High Book 2 covers
color in pastels. Together they give a complete overview of the
subject of art while focusing on World Art and its history. ARTistic Pursuits offers students the opportunity to
discover their own creative strengths in the visual arts.
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Go to JUNIOR HIGH Book 2 ( color )
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ARTistic Pursuits, Junior High Book One, The Elements of Art and Composition Revised in 2008 This book covers the elements of art and composition with emphasis on World Art! Students learn how to draw and gain understanding of how different ideas affect the look of the art made by cultures around the world.
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VOCABULARY AND CREATIVE EXERCISE PAGE Each unit explores one element of art or a compositional arrangement in four different ways. ILLUSTRATED VOCABULARY: Definition of the terms are introduced in each unit in both words and pictures at the top of the page. BE CREATIVE: Students get their hands on art materials the first day in a project designed to explore the subject of art and creativity. OBJECTIVE: The objectives of the BE CREATIVE section are listed and color coded to clarify the purpose of the creative assignment and for easy grading using a grading system on page 87.
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ART APPRECIATION PAGE Students see how the topic of the unit is used in a work by a master artist. When they see a concept in artists' works, they are more able to use it in their own work. Illustrations accompany the work, helping students see what is being discussed in the text.
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ART HISTORY PAGE Students expand their knowledge of world art. THE CULTURE: Students learn about cultural similarities and differences and how ideas affect the look of art. Topics include Iranian Manuscript Painting, Chinese Scroll Painting, Aboriginal Art, Persian Rugs, European and Mexican Painting, Japanese Prints, and more. THE ART AND THE ARTIST: Throughout this book you will find information on either the art of the culture or artist biographies. Students will gain familiarity with Eastern and Western thought as well as be introduced to major artists. THE CHALLENGE: An assignment follows this two-page art appreciation and art history lesson. |
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TECHNIQUES PAGE HOW TO: Students learn technical information. How to use a medium such as pencil or pen and a variety of ways for using each medium are introduced. Techniques for drawing and exploring certain subject matter are shown. This page introduces two ways of making texture in an animal figure. TRY NEW TECHNIQUES: Students practice with the techniques shown and complete a project. |
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FINAL PROJECT PAGE Instructions are given for a final project in which students assimilate the information from the unit and do a work reflecting their interests or particular interpretations. MATERIALS: A materials list is given in the right column. REFERENCES: Suggestions for what to use as a reference are given in the right column. Once students go through the book they will have used all the references available: photographs, direct observation, their imagination, etc. STUDENT GALLERY: Students see how others their own age interpreted and successfully used the element of art. A range of skill levels is shown to encourage different approaches to art. LOOK BACK: Students evaluate the success of the finished work by answering the questions. Parents can use the color-coded stated objective for easy grading on page 87.
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| CONTENTS for JUNIOR HIGH BOOK 1 | ||||||||||
| 2 | Contents / Art Supplies | |||||||||
| 3 | What Parents Want to Know / Book Content and Scheduling | |||||||||
| 4 | What Students Want to Know / The Mysterious Language of Art | |||||||||
| 5 | THE ELEMENTS OF ART | |||||||||
| 6 | UNIT 1, SPACE | |||||||||
| 11 | UNIT 2, LINE | |||||||||
| 16 | UNIT 3, TEXTURE | |||||||||
| 21 | UNIT 4, SHAPE | |||||||||
| 26 | UNIT 5, FORM | |||||||||
| 31 | UNIT 6, VALUE | |||||||||
| 36 | UNIT 7, LINE IN 3-DIMENSIONS | |||||||||
| 41 | COMPOSITION | |||||||||
| 42 | UNIT 8, VISUAL PATHS IN LINE | |||||||||
| 47 | UNIT 9, CENTER OF INTEREST | |||||||||
| 52 | UNIT 10, BALANCE, SYMMETRY | |||||||||
| 57 | UNIT 11, BALANCE ASYMMETRY | |||||||||
| 62 | UNIT 12, RHYTHM | |||||||||
| 67 | UNIT 13, SPACE WITHOUT DEPTH | |||||||||
| 72 | UNIT 14, DEPTH | |||||||||
| 77 | UNIT 15, PERSPECTIVE | |||||||||
| 82 | UNIT 16, PROPORTION | |||||||||
| 87 | Evaluation Sheet | |||||||||
| 88 | Bibliography | |||||||||
MEDIA INTRODUCED: 2 grades of pencil, black ink applied with pen and brush, wire sculpture.
Still Not Sure? See this. No Risk Satisfaction Guarantee For Individual Orders - Should you decide for any reason that you are not satisfied with the book or art supply kit you order, Artistic Pursuits Inc. will refund the cost (shipping not included) when the items are returned within six weeks in unused condition. Simply return the items in a box or padded envelope for safe shipping. This refund applies to orders purchased from Artistic Pursuits Inc. only. For any concerns about your order simply e-mail alltheanswers@artisticpursuits.com. We want you to see our books and we care about your satisfaction!
Junior High Book One ISBN 978-0-9815982-6-0............USA..........Price: $42.95
JUNIOR HIGH BOOK 2
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ARTistic Pursuits, Junior High Book Two, Color and Composition Revised in 2008 This book gives students an in-depth look at color theory and how to use it with a dry media such as soft or hard pastels and oil pastels. The element of color is explored in 8 units, completing the student’s study of the elements of art. Composition, as it relates to color, is further explored in the following 8 units, covering ideas of depth and perspective found throughout the world. Emphasis is on World Art.
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VOCABULARY AND CREATIVE EXERCISE PAGE Each unit explores color theory or a compositional arrangement in four different ways. ILLUSTRATED VOCABULARY: Definition of the terms are introduced in each unit in both words and pictures at the top of the page. BE CREATIVE: Students get their hands on art materials the first day in a project designed to explore the subject of art and creativity. OBJECTIVE: The objectives of the BE CREATIVE section are listed and color coded to clarify the purpose of the creative assignment and for easy grading using a grading system on page 87. |
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ART APPRECIATION PAGE Students see how the topic of the unit is used in a work by a master artist. When they see a concept in artists' works, they are more able to use it in their own work. Illustrations accompany the work, helping students see what is being discussed in the text.
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Students expand their knowledge of world art. THE ARTIST: A biography of the master artist is included so that a familiarity with major artists and their works develops. THE CULTURE: Students learn about cultural similarities and differences and how ideas affect the look of art. Topics include Iranian Manuscript Painting, European and Mexican Painting, Japanese Prints, and more. THE CHALLENGE: An assignment follows this two-page art appreciation and art history lesson.
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TECHNIQUES PAGE HOW TO: Students learn technical information. How to use media such as hard pastels and oil pastels and a variety of ways for using each are introduced. Techniques for drawing and exploring certain subject matter are shown. This page introduces ways of creating texture in oil pastels. TRY NEW TECHNIQUES: Students practice with the techniques shown and complete a project.
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THE PROJECT PAGE Instructions are given for a final project in which students assimilate the information from the unit and do a work reflecting their interests or particular interpretations. MATERIALS: A materials list is given in the right column. REFERENCES: Suggestions for what to use as a reference are given in the right column. Once students go through the book they will have used all the references available: photographs, direct observation, their imagination, etc. STUDENT GALLERY: Students see how others their own age interpreted and successfully used the element of art. A range of skill levels is shown to encourage different approaches to art. LOOK BACK: Students evaluate the success of the finished work by answering the questions. Parents can use the color-coded stated objective for easy grading on page 87.
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CONTENTS: Unit 1 Hue and Intensity, Unit 2 Primary and Secondary, Unit 3 Monochrome, Unit 4 Complementary Pairs, Unit 5 Neutrals, Unit 6 Warm, Analogous Colors, Unit 7 Cool, Analogous Colors, Unit 8 Color Applications, Composition, Unit 9 Balance in Color, Unit 10 Parallel Rhythm, Unit 11 Converging Rhythm, Unit 12 Space with Little Depth, Unit 13 Depth, Unit 14 Viewpoint, High, Unit 15 Viewpoint, Low, Unit 16 Emphasis, Evaluation Sheet, Bibliography.
MEDIA INTRODUCED: Soft or hard pastels and oil pastels.
Still Not Sure? See this. No Risk Satisfaction Guarantee For Individual Orders - Should you decide for any reason that you are not satisfied with the book or art supply kit you order, Artistic Pursuits Inc. will refund the cost (shipping not included) when the items are returned within six weeks in unused condition. Simply return the items in a box or padded envelope for safe shipping. This refund applies to orders purchased from Artistic Pursuits Inc. only. For any concerns about your order simply e-mail alltheanswers@artisticpursuits.com. We want you to see our books and we care about your satisfaction!
Junior High Book Two ISBN 978-0-9815982-7-7.........USA............Price: $42.95