Teaching Art Aesthetically: Aligning Instructional Means with Aesthetic Ends (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781980627296)

The Author demystifies conflicting theories about art and teaching by asking not, "Which theory is best?" but "Which theory is best for what?" His means-ends approach enables art teachers to select the best instructional practices for different studio goals. Highlights of the book include the following: -Understanding the complexity of the mental process of making art, as revealed by five different aesthetic theories. -Using art history, criticism, and aesthetics to enrich studio rather than simply taking time from already too-short art classes. -Defining assignments so that assessing student artwork is easier and more objective. -Avoiding disruptions and focusing students on the discipline of art. -Identifying research questions with immediate implications for instruction. -Moving beyond what is typical in art rooms and developing extraordinary art programs.

Author: Layman H. Jones Jr
ISBN-10: 1980627290
ISBN-13: 9781980627296
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 09/14/2018
Pages: 228
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.48d