From School Library Journal
Introductory chapters explore the history of art education and critical-thinking skills along with practical suggestions for utilizing the Internet in art research. The majority of the book, however, provides exhaustive lists of Web sites that feature works of art, biographies of artists, background information, critical reviews, scholarly treatment of art topics, and museums. Arranged chronologically, with an emphasis on Western art, each chapter provides briefly annotated Web addresses complete with date of access, a summary of the sites, and discussion questions and activities. A list of frequently used general resources is especially helpful and includes art-education programs and associations. Although it is inevitable that some sites will no longer be accessible or valid, this substantial resource will undoubtedly set the standard for using the Internet in art education.
Susan McCaffrey, Haslett High School, MI
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Susan McCaffrey, Haslett High School, MI
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
“[t]his substantial resource will undoubtedly set the standard for using the Internet in art education.”–School Library Journal
“Critical thinking is one fo the hardest skills to impart to students, but this book will give librarians and teachers in the arts and history plenty of material from which to draw....the author breaks down the barriers to successful classroom use into manageable problems that can be overcome. This book belongs in most high school teaching collections and might also be popular with high-school level homeschoolers.”–VOYA
“[a] first-rate and "user friendly" instructional guide which is enhanced with guidelines for evaluating and making the best use of suggested sources, and especially recommended as a supplemental resource for traditional classroom educational curriclulums and home school curriculum development in the visual arts.”–Midwest Book Review:Reviewer's Bookwatch
“Critical thinking is one fo the hardest skills to impart to students, but this book will give librarians and teachers in the arts and history plenty of material from which to draw....the author breaks down the barriers to successful classroom use into manageable problems that can be overcome. This book belongs in most high school teaching collections and might also be popular with high-school level homeschoolers.”–
“[a] first-rate and "user friendly" instructional guide which is enhanced with guidelines for evaluating and making the best use of suggested sources, and especially recommended as a supplemental resource for traditional classroom educational curriclulums and home school curriculum development in the visual arts.”–
