What Does an Elementary Art Curriculum Actually Include?
Short answer: A complete elementary art curriculum includes six things: the history, culture and life story of each artist; active…
Teaching U.S. History Through Art: 4 Artists for Elementary Classrooms
Most of us remember a few dates from history class. Very few of us remember how history felt. Artists do.…
How Do Elementary Schools Manage Art Across Multiple Grade Levels?
The short answer: Whether art is taught by an art specialist, classroom teachers or parent volunteers, the schools that handle…
Meet the masters: famous artists who changed the art world
Art history changes when artists introduce new ways of seeing, making, and communicating. Some artists develop techniques that influence generations.…
How does art education help to think different
In a world where many problems do not have a single obvious answer, students need more than the ability to…
The cultural benefit of art education that lasts for years
A third-grader in California meets Faith Ringgold in art class. By the end of the lesson, she’s heard about Harlem,…
Who Are Some Famous Artists?
Art has always been one of the main components of peopleโs lives throughout the centuries. Yet, few geniuses have managed…
How dot-by-dot painting builds skills that show up across subjects
Imagine painting an entire canvas, dot by dot. That’s exactly what Georges Seurat did. And when you step back far…
Which Art History Lessons Work Best for Elementary Schools and K-12 Districts?
“Frida Kahlo” inspired the kids to make their own Kahlo masterpieces! Art history is one of those subjects that…
Why cubism is one of the most fun techniques to teach
Around 1907, Pablo Picasso did something no one had done before. He took a face and painted every angle of…