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Emphasis Art: A Qualitative Art Program for Elementary and Middle Schools

by Frank Wachowiak

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This beautifully illustrated text reflects the latest trends in art education and demonstrates how to motivate students to learn by integrating art with other content areas. Emphasis Art, 9/e focuses on the intrinsic worth of art-studio experience through its Discipline-Based Art Education approach, as well as on the process of implementing art education into classroom practice. Useful for both general classroom teachers and art specialists, this popular text promotes art appreciation show more while providing a wealth of creative ideas and clear technical direction, including lesson plans that incorporate instructional objectives. show less

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Genre: Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 372.5 — Society, government, & culture Education Primary education (Elementary education) The arts
LCC: N350 .W26 — Fine Arts Visual arts Study and teaching. Research
BISAC: EDU EDUCATION Teaching Subjects Arts & Humanities

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Languages: English
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ISBNs: 6

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Published: 1985
Genre: Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 372.5
LCC: N350 .W26

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