ABSTRACT

Even the youngest children in primary schools are now required not only to make art, but also to study it, developing an understanding of the huge variety of art and craft from different times and places. But how do teachers actually tackle this, when most have not studied art themselves?
This collection brings together case studies to show how a variety of teachers have used one particular art collection as a focus for practical art. Throughout, the voices of the children involved show us how they react to their encounters with art objects. This wealth of first hand evidence and practical experience will benefit all teachers.

chapter 3|15 pages

Children's responses to art

chapter 4|19 pages

Room for improvement

chapter 6|29 pages

More than Moore

chapter 7|20 pages

Facing feelings

chapter 9|23 pages

Looking at faces

chapter 10|14 pages

First responses to sculpture

chapter 11|15 pages

Art and communication

chapter 15|15 pages

In search of Mundesley totems