Unleash your middle schooler's inner artist with Artistic Pursuits Middle School Book 1: The Elements of Art and Composition. This comprehensive art curriculum is specifically designed to engage students in grades 6-8, teaching them how to truly see and think like an artist.
What's Inside?
This book is a complete art course that seamlessly blends art history, art appreciation, and hands-on studio work into a single, cohesive curriculum. It's perfect for both the budding artist and the beginner, allowing students to work independently without needing prior art knowledge or parental instruction.
The curriculum is built around the core Elements of Art and Principles of Composition, with each of the 68 lessons carefully structured to provide a deep dive into topics like line, shape, value, perspective, and proportion.
Key Features 🖼️
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Student-Led Learning: Written directly to the student in a conversational tone, the book empowers them to take ownership of their artistic journey.
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Integrated Art History: Each unit features beautiful, full-color reproductions of masterworks from around the world. Students will learn about artists and different cultures, seeing how each element of art is used in different styles and movements.
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Practical Techniques: The book provides clear, step-by-step instructions for using graded pencils and ink, helping students develop their technical skills naturally.
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Original Artwork: Instead of copying, students are encouraged to apply what they've learned to create their own original art based on subjects and ideas from their own lives.
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Flexible Curriculum: The book is structured for two classes per week, making it a complete course for a full school year, but its format allows for easy adaptation to any schedule.
Artistic Pursuits Middle School Book 1 is more than just a drawing book; it's a foundation for a lifelong love and appreciation of art.