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Art Education

Jo Murphy

Welcome! This is a space for parents, teachers, homeschoolers and students who want to discover more about art and art education. Discipline Based Art Education is the teaching of Art as a valued academic subject through focuson Art Aesthetics, Art History, Art Production, and Art Criticism.

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Stressy - Messy

Stressy, messy and time consuming, not to mention expensive. Let's talk about the stress that Art in the classroom can cause. I will discuss long range plans and how they making teaching art more comfortable.

An Approach To Disc. Based. Art. Ed.

What does Discipline Based Art Education mean? Has the notion changed over the years? Read on and I will try to tease out some ideas and issues about the way individuals learn art.

Holiday Art

Seasonal Holidays are a great source of inspiration for Art! Let's look at some of the ways we can use seasonal celebrations to stimulate student interest.

A Lesson in Line and The Art Critic Game

A Lesson in Line and The Art Critic Game

Questions to Facilitate DBAE Discussions

Discussion is an extremely important part of the Discipline Based Art Experience. Through questioning the educator can guide the student in the learning process.

Too Much Studying Can Kill You

What is an urban legend? This story will show you how myths and legends are created and handed down through the ages. Be prepared for a surprise.

The Henderson Heartbreaker and His Ouachita Woman

Another urban legend by Madonna. This story talks about loyalty and betrayel on a Uni Campus.

Multicultural Art Lessons: The Art of Paper Cutting

An activity that students can enjoy. Polish Art History built into the lesson.

What America Means to Me by Colleen Madonna Flood Williams

The United States of America is represented by many symbols. These symbols define us, as a people. They define us, as a nation.

One Artist's Portrayal of Good versus Evil

How war has been represented in art in the past.

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Stressy - Messy (1 msgs)

Looking for DBAE friendly curriculum (2 msgs)

Your email address (1 msgs)

Holiday Art (2 msgs)

Art as an Outlet for Frustration (2 msgs)

Educational Publishing Success (4 msgs)

One Artist's Portrayal of Good versus Evil (2 msgs)

What America Means to Me by Colleen Madonna Flood Williams (2 msgs)

Poetry and Art: The DBAE Way (1 msgs)

Primary Colors and Color Values (1 msgs)

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