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Drawing with Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too
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The definitive guide to encouraging drawing and creativity, for parents and teachers alike Mona Brookes’s clear and practical approach to drawing has yielded astounding results with children of all ages and beginning adults. Her unique drawing program has created a revolution in the field of education and a sense of delight and pride among the thousands of students who have learned to draw through her “Monart Method.” This revised and expanded edition includes: • Information on multiple intelligence and the seven ways to learn • An inspirational chapter on helping children with learning differences • An integrated-studies chapter with projects geared for reading, math, science, ESL, multicultural studies, and environmental awareness • A sixteen-page color insert and hundreds of sample illustrationsThis invaluable teaching tool not only guides readers through the basics, but also gives important advice on creating a nurturing environment in which self-expression and creativity can flourish. Both practical and enlightening, Drawing With Children inspires educators and parents to bring out the artist in each of us.
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| Weight | 0.6583 kg |
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| Dimensions | 1.9304 × 18.8722 × 22.7838 cm |
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| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 304 |
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| Year Published | 1996-6-4 |
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| Publication City/Country | USA |
| ISBN 10 | 0874778271 |
| About The Author | Mona Brookes is an internationally acclaimed art educator who has been a consultant to schools and museums worldwide. She is the founder of the Monart Drawing Schools with 20 branches, including in Los Angeles, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, Denver, St. Louis, and Detroit. Her first book, Drawing with Children, has sold over 250,000 copies. |
| Table Of Content | AcknowledgmentsA Note to Parents and EducatorsPreface: The Monart MethodHow to Use This BookDuplication of Drawing SamplesDrawing Instruction FormatFree Use Permission InformationPreliminariesBefore You Draw: How You Feel about Your Own Drawing Ability; Changing Your Attitudes and Abilities; Giving the Artist in You Permission to UnfoldSetting the Stage: Preparing Your Work Space; Shopping for Supplies; Ideas for Inspiration: Knowing What's PossibleCreating a Supportive Climate: Communication Can Aid the Process; TroubleshootingChoosing Your Starting Level: Starting-Level Exercises; General Guidelines for Different Age GroupsLessonsLesson 1: Learning the Basics: Conducive Relaxation; Experimenting with Your Supplies; Recognizing the Five Elements of Contour Shape; Warm-ups; Wow! I Can Draw!Lesson 2: Drawing from Graphics: Drawing Tips; Level 1: Leo the Lion; Level 2: Tropical Birds; Level 3: Carousel Horse; Choosing Other ProjectsLesson 3: Drawing from a Still Life: Level 1: The Teapot and the Vase; Level 2: Adding the Kitchen Utensils; Level 3: Adding the Abacus; Building Still Life ArrangementsLesson 4: Volume Drawing: The Positive and the Negative of Space; Levels 1, 2, and 3: Tiger Lilies; Choosing Other ProjectsLesson 5: Widening Your Horizons: Media Tips; Design; People; Faces; EnvironmentReaching Special Education and At Risk Students: Letting Go of the Labels; Individualizing and Appreciating Behavior; Solving the ProblemsUsing Drawing to Teach Other Subjects: Multiple Intelligence Theory (MI); Integrated Learning; Infinite PossibilitiesBibliography |
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