Art Teaching：Elementary through Middle School

Art teaching speaks to a new generation of art teachers in a changing society and fresh art world. Comprehensive and up-to-date, it presents fundamental theories, principles, creative approaches, and resources for art teaching in elementary through middle school. Key sections focus on how children make art, why they make art, the unique qualities of children's art, and how artistic development can be encouraged in school and at home. Important aspects of curriculum development, integration, evaluation, art room management, and professional development are covered. A wide range of art media with sample art activities is included. Details about teaching art history and aesthetics and coverage of the National Art Education Association teaching standards areincluded.

George Szekely is Professor and Area Head--Art Education, University of Kentucky. For his lifetime contributions to art education, he received the Victor Lowenfeld Prize and the Manuel Barkan Award. He was named a National Treasure by the National Art Education Association and presented with the honor of becoming a Distinguished Fellow.

Julie Alsip Bucknam is Professor of Art and Art Education at Eastern Kentucky University; recipient of the Kentucky Art Education Association Elementary Art Educator of the Year Award, and the Art Educator of the Year Award; and is Past President of the KyAEA.