Fine Arts Titles
The Importance of Fine Arts Education
Education in the arts is an integral part of the development of each human being. Those who have studied learning processes throughout the ages, beginning with Plato, have emphasized the importance of the arts in the education process. Arts education refers to education in the disciplines of music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. Study in the arts is integral to our society. They are a part of the cultural heritage of every American. The arts are what make us most human, most complete as people. The arts cannot be learned through occasional or random exposure any more than math or science can.
The Importance of Art in Child Development
In recent years, school curricula in the United States have shifted heavily toward common core subjects of reading and math, but what about the arts? Although some may regard art education as a luxury, simple creative activities are some of the building blocks of child development. Learning to create and appreciate visual aesthetics may be more important than ever to the development of the next generation of children as they grow up.
- Developmental Benefits of Art Motor Skills
- Language Development
- Decision Making
- Visual Learning
- Inventiveness
- Cultural Awareness
- Improved Academic Performance
(Article By Grace Hwang Lynch. Read full article here)
Fine Arts Materials for Primary Grades
The Noisy Paint Box (350183)
Barb Rosenstock; Lexile: AD630L; multiple books, PI, FOLLETT LIBRARY RESOURCES, 2014
Vasya Kandinsky was a proper little boy: he studied math and history, he practiced the piano, he sat up straight and was perfectly polite. And when his family sent him to art classes, they expected him to paint pretty houses and flowers—like a proper artist.
But as Vasya opened his paint box and began mixing the reds, the yellows, the blues, he heard a strange sound—the swirling colors trilled like an orchestra tuning up for a symphony! And as he grew older, he continued to hear brilliant colors singing and see vibrant sounds dancing. But was Vasya brave enough to put aside his proper still lifes and portraits and paint . . . music?
LEONARDO DA VINCI (ANIMATED HERO CLASSICS) (021321)
digital video disc, PI, 30 min., LIBRARY VIDEO COMPANY, 2005
Only rarely do genius and humility live side-by-side in the same person. Yet who could dispute that Leonardo da Vinci-master painter, celebrated artist, and brilliant inventor, centuries ahead of his time-could lay claim to both titles? This intriguing story not only introduces the towering figure of Leonardo but also paints a moving portrait of a humble man whose deep concern for others won him a lasting place in hearts of his fifteenth century countrymen.
ART (021204)
digital video disc, P, 6 min., WESTON WOODS, 2008
Art, a young boy, joyfully draws scribbles that squiggle, splotches with blotches, zigs and zags, doodles and dogs, and so much more! Children are introduced to the imaginative world of art and how a picture really can be worth a thousand words.
WHAT IS A MUSEUM? (020754)
digital video disc, PI, 30 min., INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES INC,
This show explains how exhibits and museums are organized and operated. It lets you observe the many educational resources that museums have to offer. It is shot on location in museums, historic sites, and other related places featuring actual museum personnel doing and explaining their "jobs".
HANDS ON CRAFTS FOR KIDS - IN THE CLASSROOM (021268)
digital video disc, PIJSA, 30 min., CHIP TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, 2009
In this series it's all about skills for life, and let's face it a big part of your day is spent in school sitting at your desk; so today we have some personal accessories for your desk, you can even use them at home. First is a mailbox - send notes back and forth to your friends or create a message center for your class. Then it's a basic lesson on clay and making a pendant. Next it's marbleizing paper for cards and tags or place cards for your desk. Last up, make a desk blotter and make sure everyone knows this is your desk!
ERIC CARLE PICTURE WRITER:THE ART OF THE PICTURE BOOK (020617)
digital video disc, P, 30 min., WESTON WOODS, 2014
Eric Carle fans, readers and artists of all ages will thrill to watch this film about the artist's life and creative process. This intimate portrait lets every viewer into Eric Carle's world as if you were there beside him in his studio. Listen and watch as he creates his pictures, remembers his childhood, reflects on the creative life he has led for decades as the creator of more than 70 books for children. The Art of the Picture book captures the magic of Eric Carle; a man who sees each child as an individual and who is deeply connected to the child he once was.
GETTING TO KNOW MO WILLEMS (021208)
digital video disc, PIJS, 23 min., WESTON WOODS, 2009
This beloved, award-winning author, who has made us chuckle while capturing the essence of childhood and family life, discusses his art and inspiration.
GETTING TO KNOW WILLIAM STEIG (021282)
digital video disc, PI, 20 min., WESTON WOODS, 1995
A visit with the beloved author and illustrator of Sylvester and the Magic Pebble and Doctor DeSoto, Steig candidly talks about life art and creating books for children.
Centered Learning Bag: Art for Children (450047)
kit, PIJ, FOLLETT LIBRARY RESOURCES, 2015
This centered learning bag highlights new and popular nonfiction titles that focus on the arts for children. Centered learning bags have been developed for individual and classroom use. Titles included: 13 Art Inventions that Children Should Know; 13 Architects Children Should Know; 13 American Artists that Children Should Know; 13 Art Mysteries that Children Should Know; 13 Art Techniques that Children Should Know.
Art That Changed the World (P01051)
DK Publishing; professional development, P, FOLLETT LIBRARY RESOURCES, 2013
Art That Changed the World tells the story of every major art style, movement by movement, giving art lovers a visual timeline showing key paintings that sparked each transition and explaining major events that shaped their evolution. Each section features a lavish double-page image of an influential painting that defines each artistic style. Seminal works of genius are portrayed in their historical context, with attention paid to the culture of the time and the lives of their creators.
Fine Arts Materials for Junior & Senior Grades
Ansel Adams (022545)
digital video disc, JS, 100 min., Closed Captioned, PBS VIDEO, 2002
Few American artists have enjoyed more widespread popularity while alive than Ansel Adams. A visionary photographer, pioneer in technique, and environmental crusader, Adams took part in a revolution in photography, and in the ways he saw "the continuous beauty of the things that are." Ric Burns' film Ric Burns' film biography of Adams is an intimate portrait of a man for whom life and art were inextricably connected with photography and wilderness.
The Rape of Europa (021683)
digital video disc, JS, 117 min., AMAZON.COM, 2006
The Rape of Europa is an epic journey through seven countries, into the violent whirlwind of fanaticism, greed, and warfare that threatened to wipe out the artistic heritage of Europe. For twelve long years, the Nazis looted and destroyed art on a scale unprecedented in history. But heroic young art historians and curators from America and across Europe fought back with a miraculous campaign to rescue and return the millions of lost, hidden and stolen treasures.
The Hudson River School: Artistic Pioneers (022725)
digital video disc, JS, 70 min., PBS VIDEO, 2014
In the vicinity of New York's Hudson River Valley, a group of American painters led by British born artist Thomas Cole forged an artistic vision of the wilderness. This was the first American school of landscape painting. Men with the names of Cole, Durand, Cropsey, Bierstadt, and Church would impress the world with their creative brilliance and wondrous vision. On canvas they would bring to life 19th century America.
Dorthea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning (022733)
digital video disc, JS, 108 min., PBS VIDEO, 2014
Known for her powerful images from the Great Depression, including the haunting "Migrant Mother," Dorothea Lange bore witness as young America matured into a world power. For more than five decades of the 20th century, her lens brought subjects alive, transmitting raw emotions and capturing the human condition. This film is made by Dyanna Taylor, Lange's granddaughter, who began her artistic vision, literally, at Lange's feet.
American Masters: Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographer's Journey (022732)
digital video disc, JS, 60 min., PBS VIDEO, 2015
Discover the remarkable life and work of Pedro E. Guerrero, a Mexican American, born and raised in segregated Mesa, Arizona. Explore his collaborations with three of the most iconic American artists of the 20th century: architect Frank Lloyd Wright and sculptors Alexander Calder and Louise Nevelson. Guerrero became one of the most sought-after photographers of the "Mad Men" era, yet his poignant story is largely unknown.
Craft in America: Celebration (022730)
digital video disc, JS, 60 min., PBS VIDEO, 2015
CRAFT IN AMERICA, the Peabody Award-winning documentary series, is an inspirational journey to the artists, objects, techniques and origins of American craft. Celebration explores the role craft plays in our winter holiday traditions, rituals and festivities.
Craft in America: Music (022729)
digital video disc, JS, 60 min., PBS VIDEO, 2015
CRAFT IN AMERICA, the Peabody Award-winning documentary series, is an inspirational journey to the artists, objects, techniques and origins of American craft. MUSIC features fine handmade instruments and the world-renowned artists who play them, demonstrating the perfect blend of form and function.
Art: Over 2,500 Works From Cave to Contemporary (P01052)
DK Publishing; professional development, P, FOLLETT LIBRARY RESOURCES, 2008
ART, the ultimate visual guide to 2,000 of the world's most revered paintings and sculptures, begins with a short section on how to look at paintings and sculpture, explaining the simple steps of formal analysis that swiftly become automatic and greatly increase and inform your enjoyment of art. The main part of the book is a 540-page chronological look at more than 700 artists. This section is subdivided into the main periods of art history with introductions to each period or art movement that explain the key elements and influences of the time. With several paintings by each major artist, this section is a joy to dip into or study in more depth. Key paintings are examined in detail to help you understand the artist's intentions, style, and method. Thematic galleries are interspersed, showing how artists from different periods and places treat the same subject matter, such as landscape, nudes, or animals.
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