Using Internet Primary Sources to Teach Critical Thinking Skills in Visual Arts

by Pamela J. Eyerdam

Overview

Use the Internet to teach visual arts and refine students' critical thinking skills! This book is based on the Discipline-Based Art Education program, a proven art instruction program that teaches everything from the creative process and art history to criticism and aesthetics. An abundance of primary source Web sites and background information is offered. The main focus of the book is western art history and painting, but examples of sculpture, drawings, prints, and architecture are included, along with a chapter on diversity.

Part I provides background material. A brief history of art education is presented, followed by a review of the components of design elements and principles. The book describes using the Internet as a primary source by identifying and evaluating websites. Part II follows the program through the main historical periods, from prehistoric and ancient Middle Eastern art, through the Renaissance, through the 20th century. A bibliography and index are included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313315558
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	03/30/2003
Series:	Greenwood Professional Guides in School Librarianship
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

PAMELA J. EYERDAM, an Art Librarian, is Head of Reference, Main Library, Cleveland State University, Ohio.

Editorial Reviews

Introductory chapters explore the history of art education and critical-thinking skills along with practical suggestions for utilizing the Internet in art research. The majority of the book, however, provides exhaustive lists of Web sites that feature works of art, biographies of artists, background information, critical reviews, scholarly treatment of art topics, and museums. Arranged chronologically, with an emphasis on Western art, each chapter provides briefly annotated Web addresses complete with date of access, a summary of the sites, and discussion questions and activities. A list of frequently used general resources is especially helpful and includes art-education programs and associations. Although it is inevitable that some sites will no longer be accessible or valid, this substantial resource will undoubtedly set the standard for using the Internet in art education.-Susan McCaffrey, Haslett High School, MI Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

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