{"product_id":"history-as-art-art-as-dipti-desai-9780415993760","title":"History as Art, Art as History: Contemporary Art and Social Studies Education","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHistory as Art, Art as History\u003c\/em\u003e pioneers methods for using contemporary works of art in the social studies and art classroom to enhance an understanding of visual culture and history. The fully-illustrated interdisciplinary teaching toolkit provides an invaluable pedagogical resource-complete with theoretical background and practical suggestions for teaching U.S. history topics through close readings of both primary sources and provocative works of contemporary art. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHistory as Art, Art as History\u003c\/em\u003e is an experientially grounded, practically minded pedagogical investigation meant to push teachers and students to think critically without sacrificing their ability to succeed in a standards-driven educational climate. Amid the educational debate surrounding rigid, unimaginative tests, classroom scripts, and bureaucratic mandates, this innovative book insists on an alternate set of educational priorities that promotes engagement with creative and critical thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Features include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thought-provoking series of framing essays and interviews with contemporary artists address the pivotal questions that arise when one attempts to think about history and contemporary visual art together. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn 8-page, full color insert of contemporary art, plus over 50 black and white illustrations throughout. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Teaching Toolkit covering major themes in U.S. history provides an archive of suggested primary documents, plus discussion suggestions and activities for putting theory into practice. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching activities keyed to the social studies and art curricula and teaching standards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResources include annotated bibliographies for further study and lists of arts and media organizations. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis sophisticated yet accessible textbook is a must-read resource for any teacher looking to draw upon visual and historical texts in their teaching and to develop innovative curriculum and meaningful student engagement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dipti Desai, Jessica Hamlin, Rachel Mattson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415993768\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415993760\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 6.90w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2010 pg. 229","brand":"Dipti Desai","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43946611769599,"sku":"9780415993760","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_93912489-631d-4c2a-a1a1-48640f1fb318.jpg?v=1681514129","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/history-as-art-art-as-dipti-desai-9780415993760","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}