Primary Art: It's the Process, Not the Product

Primary Art is the newest book in award-winning author MaryAnn Kohl's art s eries, with more than 100 projects that offer amazing results to delight an d teach children ages 5--8. A unique characteristic of Primary Art is that each art experience has three parts; it is introduced by a simple activity, progresses to a more experienced level, and finishes with a more intricate primary art experience. With this book, teachers, parents, after-school ca regivers, and anyone working with children will encourage creativity, promo te the process of art exploration, and appreciate the significance of the r esulting art. Activities are sure to please, such as "Shimmer Paint," paint ing on aluminum foil with tempera and dish detergent, "Squeezy Batik," a ba tik resist using a flour-water mixture and watercolors, "Crinkle Scruncher, " crinkled paper formed into sculptures, and "Jellie Dangles," ornaments ma de with gelatin! Key features of this book: Activities are presented from quick-and-easy to multifaceted. Three-part projects offer exploration of the qualities and properties of ar t materials, an introductory art experience, and a third project that build s upon the introduction. Everyday materials are listed to capture the imagination of primary childre n. Each individual's artwork will reflect individual creativity, not a pre-mad e sample or mock-up. All projects have icons that designate time requirements, adult involvement, materials, and experience level for artists.

Product Info

ISBN: 0876592833

ISBN-13: 9780876592830

Publisher: Gryphon House

Year: 2005

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

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Country: Japan