Tag: art education
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The Paper Sculptures of Carrie Ann Schumacher
The lace-like ruffles, the leafy skirts, the frills and layers of the dresses made by Carrie Ann Schumacher make her work instantly appealing. I’ve found that students find her work truly engaging and she is a fantastic starting point for all sorts of art projects. There is a link to a free presentation for art…
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Collage Artists to Use in Art Lessons
I’ve put together this list of collage artists to give you an overview of who you could use in the classroom with your students. There are some old favourites here and hopefully some new ones too. Click on any image to go to a google search or the artist’s website. Kurt Schwitters You can’t talk…
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Art Literacy: How to Embed Art Literacy in Your Curriculum
Art literacy is an essential component of a comprehensive art education, encompassing not only the creation of art but also the understanding of its history, theory, and cultural significance. As an art teacher, embedding art literacy in your curriculum can significantly enhance your students’ learning experience and appreciation for the subject. Here’s how you can…
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List of Artists to Engage Boys in the Art Classroom
A question for you: How are you going to engage boys in art? How do you engage boys in art? Research shows that boys engage with art if you use the following themes and ways of working. They are switched off by a limited diet of drawing, painting and writing about artists and engage with…
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12 Hashtags Every Art Teacher Should Know
This blog post looks at hashtags every art teacher should know, and why you should know them. Or should you? It’s useful to know about hashtags for Art Teaching if you use social media. You may want to attract people to posts or tweets that you make, or you may want to track down other…
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How to Make Your Art Department Budget go Further!
What can you do in the art room that costs practically nothing? What can you create when you have no budget left? Most art teachers have to manage on a really tight budget, so here are some ideas from The Arty Teacher. If you like just one of them, it might save you a few…